Maintenance Generalist 2nd Shift Tecumseh NE

Job Details

Pay range: $24.00 - $33.65 (depending on experience) + $1.50 attendance bonus. 2nd Shift Differential $1.50/hr, 3rd Shift Differential $5.00/hr hours:
Monday through Friday, occasional overtime and weekend work. Shift timings: 1st Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm; 2nd Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm; 3rd Shift 10:00 pm – 6:30 am.

This position is responsible for operating rolling stock, and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter, and acting as back‑up to the waste water treatment positions as needed.

• General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company
• Maintain company grounds, including snow/ice removal and lawn work
• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock; repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required
• Repair facility plumbing as required
• Back‑up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator
• Back‑up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas
• Trash removal from the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness of truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop
• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness
• Assist with roof repairs and clean‑up
• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently within safety guidelines
• Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently within safety guidelines
• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trade‑type tools to provide facility maintenance as required
• Some mechanical background required
• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance, including preventative and scheduled maintenance
• Basic plumbing skills
• General knowledge of light fixtures
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain operator licenses for forklift, skid loader, and pallet jack
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

High school diploma or equivalent preferred;
Associate’s degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred.

Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions; must be able to read, write and maintain records and communicate well.

• Stand/Walk continuously (at least 8 hours a day) and occasionally (1‑3 hours a day)
• Bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull
• Lift/Carry frequently (1‑10 lbs), occasionally (up to 35‑50 lbs), rarely (over 50 lbs with assistance)
• Continuous work around moving machinery, both inside and out; changes in temperature and humidity; exposure to dust and fumes; occasional work on a ladder at unprotected heights; work around dead birds and strong chicken odor

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.