Plant Maintenance/Welder - Grand Island, NE

Job ID:  483810

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. 

Position Overview

Responsible for performing maintenance, installation, repair and troubleshooting work involving batch plant equipment and facilities. Ideal candidate will have industrial plant maintenance experience, hydrolic / pneumatic experience, welding, basic troubleshooting of equipment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Communicates with Maintenance Manager on issues affecting equipment maintenance, personnel, and safety
• Maintains and reports to Maintenance Manager with weekly project list
• Participate in a preventative maintenance program to service plant equipment and facilities
• Receives written work orders or verbal instructions from supervisor
• Maintains project schedules and coordinates own daily work load
• 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
• Works with Quality Control Manager and Plant Managers to schedule and perform annual plant and equipment certifications
• Works with and Maintenance Manager to schedule maintenance personnel update training and certifications
• Works with Safety Department to correct safety and maintenance deficiencies
• Ensures that equipment and facilities are in compliance with LRC, OSHA, and EPA  regulations
• Assists with scale calibrations at ready mix production plants
• Attends seminars related to employee and customer relation, proper equipment operation and maintenance, and product training updates.
• Upon approval from Maintenance Manager and Operations Manager, attends associated industry meetings.

Qualifications

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.

Education/Experience

• Associates degree in Electrical/Mechanical Technology, Maintenance/Project Management, or equivalent of two years related experience.
• Must be able to attain Crane Operator, Boom Lift, Scissor Lift, Loader, and Forklift Certifications.
• Must have experience with various types of welding processes.
• Experience in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Class A or B CDL preferred. Will required to obtain a Class A within one year of hire date, will help with training
• Must be willing to reside within 30 miles of Grand Island or Hastings

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to manipulate or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. Depending on site location, the noise level in the work environment can range from moderate to loud.  Hearing protection will be necessary in loud environments.

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!

Gerhold Concrete Company Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.