Sheetmetal Mechanic jobs in Lincoln, NE

NEBCO, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business that started in 1908 and today employees more than 1,100 employees at 50 locations across Nebraska.  NEBCO supplies the construction industry with concrete-related building materials used to construct buildings, parking structures, homes, bridges and highways. NEBCO’s business interests also include road construction, traffic control, mining, real estate, construction surety bonding, a short line railroad, and two of Nebraska’s popular recreational facilities, Quarry Oaks Golf Club and the Lincoln Saltdogs. 

NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.  For more information about NEBCO, Inc. visit, www.nebcoinc.com.

Position Summary

NEBCO, Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Mechanic to provide preventative and corrective repairs on company automobiles, diesel trucks, and other vehicles or machinery. $2,500 hiring bonus. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.

Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damages parts.

Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules, installing component and part upgrades and controlling corrosion.

Performs all work in accordance with schedules, policies, procedures and standards of quality and safety.

Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts or systems—such as power and drive trains, electrical air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering hydraulics, completes machine shop operations.

Makes alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, hydraulics, pneumatic and traction units.

Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems.

Complies with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety and combustion control standards.

Maintains vehicle appearance by cleaning, washing and painting.

Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.

Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, calling for repairs.

Shop tools are provided by company.  Employee must provide a full general toolbox with some special tools.

Must continue to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical journals and regulation publications.

Maintains and assures cleanliness and neatness of shop area.  Assures safety standards are met.

Other duties may be assigned.

Position Requirements & Education

• Requires a vocational/technical diploma; or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous experience working on diesel Mack trucks preferred.   
• A valid CDL driver's license is preferred, or must be able to qualify and obtain a CDL within a reasonable amount of time.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the company’s insurance plan.
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule.  Must be able to work nights and weekends.  Department personnel are on call 24 hours a day and must be reachable by phone.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Working Conditions

This is a physically demanding job that regularly requires the employee to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.  

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

The employee is occasionally exposed to hot and cold weather conditions.

The noise level will very while in the field/shop.  

Must be flexible regarding the work assigned due to the schedule of our crews in the field.

This is a tobacco free campus and facility.

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements.  Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with fit for employment screening (if required) are conditions of employment.