Maintenance Generalist 1st Shift Tecumseh NE

Maintenance Operator

This position is responsible for operating rolling stock, and general building equipment maintenance inclusive of snow removal in the winter, and acting as back-up to the waste water treatment, positions as needed.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• General repair and maintenance of building, forklifts, pallet jacks, company vehicles, and all other equipment or buildings owned by the company
• Maintain company grounds inclusive of snow/ice removal, lawn work
• Maintenance and safe operation of all company rolling stock
• Repair and replacement of facility light bulbs may be required
• Repair of facility plumbing needs as required
• Back-up Waste Water Treatment Plant operator
• Back up Sanitation Operator sweeping designated areas
• Trash removal from the facility
• Maintain the cleanliness of the truck sheds, loafing shed, and maintenance shop
• Maintain the bone yard for cleanliness
• Assist with roof repairs and clean-up
• All other essential duties as directed by the shift maintenance supervisors/lead

Qualifications:

• Ability to carry out essential duties and responsibilities efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to operate all rolling stock efficiently, within safety guidelines
• Ability to efficiently use hand tools and trades type tools, to provide maintenance of facility as required
• Some mechanical background required
• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Basic plumbing skills
• General knowledge of light fixtures
• Valid driver's license
• Be able to obtain an operator's license for forklift, skid loader, and pallets jack
• Willingness to work overtime and be called into work for emergency situations as required

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent in mechanical trade preferred

Communication Skills:

• Must be able to communicate within the department and understand directions
• Must be able to read, write and in order to maintain records and communicate well

Physical Requirements / Environment:

• Stand/Walk: Continuously (at least 8 hours a day)
• Occasionally (1-3 hours a day); bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach above shoulder, crouch, kneel, push/pull
• Lift/Carry: Frequently (1-10 lbs ), Occasionally (up to 35-50 lbs.) Rarely (over 50 lbs. with assistance)
• Continuously working around moving machinery, both inside and out with changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust and fumes, occasionally working on a ladder at unprotected heights, around and amongst dead birds and a strong chicken odor

Requirements: 6 month work history or participant of any industrial maintenance educational program. Maintenance experience preferred.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.