Equipment Technician

Material Handling Equipment Technician

NEBCO, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business that started in 1908 and today employs 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.

Position Summary: Responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs on fleet of forklifts, telehandlers, Shuttle-Lift equipment, JLG aerial lifts, and other related material-handling equipment for various NEBCO facilities throughout Lincoln and southeast Nebraska.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs routing preventative maintenance on folklifts, telehandlers, Shuttle-Lift equipment, JLG lifts, and other related equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and drivetrain systems.
• Troubleshoots equipment issues in the field and at various company locations.
• Inspects equipment for safety, proper operation, and overall condition.
• Completes repairs and maintenance in timely, safe, and professional manner.
• Maintains accurate service records, inspection reports, maintenance and repair logs and other related documentation.
• Communicates with supervisors, equipment operators, and location managers regarding equipment status and repair needs.
• Maintains company-provided tools, service vehicle, parts inventory, and equipment in clean and organized manner.
• Follows all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Travels between various NEBCO locations in Lincoln and southeast Nebraska as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree, Diploma, or Certification in related technical program from accredited institution; and
• 1 year previous experience as field technician and/or performing maintenance and repairs on related equipment; or
• equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid NE driver's license and be insurable under the company's insurance plan.
• CDL License helpful but not required.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and diesel/gas/propane-powered systems.
• Experience with JLG, Sky Trak, Gradall, Toyota, Hyster, Yale, CAT, Shuttle-Lift or similar equipment brands.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams and parts manuals.
• Must provide and/or maintain required personal hand tools as applicable.
• Must have strong troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have ability to prioritize work and manage multiple service needs for multiple pieces of equipment across several locations.
• Ability to safely operate company vehicles and service equipment.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand work direction yet work independently with limited supervision.
• Must be dependable, professional, and safety-minded.
• Must understand basic numbers and math.
• Ability to apply common sense and implement sound troubleshooting skills to analyze, evaluate and diagnose a problem.
• Ability to distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions.

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 effectively communicate.
• The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to hot and cold weather conditions.
• The noise level will vary 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.