Industrial Maintenance Technician - Columbus, NE

Job

As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state – even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska’s very first concrete paving projects.

The Industrial Maintenance Technician will repair, maintain and install aggregate equipment including screens, pumps and other miscellaneous equipment. This employee will troubleshoot and determine appropriate repairs, replacing defective parts as needed.

• Perform plant maintenance, repair, ad installation operations, and special maintenance projects on all facility equipment as assigned.
• Troubleshoot and determine appropriate repairs, replacing defective parts as needed.
• Maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in use at the plant.
• Completion of the necessary paperwork that is required as well as communicating any maintenance that needs completed to management.
• Safely welds together metal components of products with welding equipment.
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are following CRH, MSHA/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.
• 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, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associates in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Project Management or comparable discipline or other related discipline and/or equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and abilities.
• 2-3 years of experience with plant maintenance, and experience in the building materials/construction industry preferred.

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Commercial driver’s license is a plus.
• DOT Medical Certificate required for class of maintenance vehicles driven.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee and Safety Policy Manuals/Handbooks.
• Regular, on-time and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to attain Crane Operator, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Loader, and Forklift Certifications.

• Must be proficient in the use of a computer and ability to learn and utilize usage of industry programs.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems when confronted with inoperable equipment.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using industrial tools to complete assigned tasks effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals, installation and technical specifications, as well as carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, and other conditions that may affect daily responsibilities. Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.

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.

• Frequently required to walk, sit, climb, push/pull and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• Regularly required to stand, crawl, kneel, bend/stoop, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• Frequently lift and/or move 5-15…