Industrial Maintenance Technician - Grand , NE

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Grand Island, NE

Norfolk, NE, US, 68701

Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc.

Job

Founded 150 years ago by a Civil War veteran and pioneer, Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc., A CRH Company, is a major regional supplier of concrete and building materials with 15 locations across Nebraska and Iowa, serving areas in central and northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa.

The Plant Maintenance Technician will repair, maintain and install equipment and building operations including ready-mix plant and other miscellaneous equipment. This employee will troubleshoot and determine appropriate repairs, replacing defective parts as needed.

• Job responsibilities include plant maintenance, repair, and ad installation operations as assigned.
• Performing special maintenance projects and maintenance and repair on all facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and determine appropriate repairs, replacing defective parts as needed.
• Maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in use at the plant.
• Diagnose and repair various electrical and plumbing needs at multiple plant locations.
• Completion of the necessary paperwork that is required as well as communicating any maintenance that needs completed to management.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This includes all equipment as well as the facility.
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are following CRH, OSHA, and EPA safety practices and regulations.
• Works with Operations and Plant Managers to schedule and perform annual plant and equipment certifications.
• Works with Plant Managers to establish timing of scheduled production plant maintenance according to factors such as production schedules, personnel for assistance, and availability of parts and equipment required for the repair.
• Work in a safe and professional manner including engaging in Lyman-Richey and CRH’s safety program including daily inspections, risk assessment, and proper use of all Personal Protective Equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Project Management or similar preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience with plant maintenance preferred.
• Experience in the building materials/construction industry preferred.

• Must be proficient in use of a computer and ability to learn usage of industry programs.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must be able to attain Crane Operator, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Loader, and Forklift Certifications.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license. CDL is a plus.
• DOT Medical Certificate required for class of maintenance vehicles driven.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs, regularly lift and/or move 20-30lbs and frequently lift and/or move 5-15lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or…