Industrial Maintenance Technician - Omaha, NE

Ready Mixed Concrete Co., A CRH Company, has been the premiere concrete supplier in the Omaha‑Council Bluffs metro area since 1929. With state‑of‑the‑art production and delivery, Ready Mixed supplies all types of projects from highly technical commercial construction and high‑volume paving to residential projects.

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.

• Perform plant maintenance, repair, and 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.
• Diagnose and repair various plumbing and electrical needs at multiple plant locations.
• Complete the necessary paperwork required and communicate any maintenance needs to management.
• Work with Operations and Plant Managers to coordinate and perform annual certifications for plant facilities and equipment.
• Collaborate with Plant Managers to establish timing of routine production schedules, personnel availability, and required parts and equipment for repair.
• Safely weld together metal components of products with welding equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations including OSHA and EPA practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Associate's degree in electrical/mechanical technology; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in 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 have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Commercial driver’s license is a plus.
• DOT Medical Certificate required for class of maintenance vehicles driven.

• Knowledge of basic fabrication skills and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety labels and warnings, procedure manuals, installation and technical specifications, and carry out written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems when confronted with inoperable equipment.
• Ability to cope well in stressful environments and communicate professionally.
• Demonstrate proficiency in using industrial tools to complete assigned tasks effectively.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, and other conditions that may affect daily responsibilities.

• Able to frequently walk, sit, climb, kneel, bend/stoop, crouch and crawl.
• Able to regularly use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, controls or signal, stand, push/pull, and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds; regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders and work at heights as well as work in tight quarters.
• Vision abilities (with correction) required by this job include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. A variety of noise levels, adverse…