Job Opportunity
Western Sand & Gravel, an affiliated NEBCO Company, mines aggregates along the Platte River near Ashland, Louisville, and Fremont, Nebraska. Concrete aggregate makes up 70 percent of the mines' product. NEBCO, Inc. has been a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska's most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses.
Job Summary: This position will be at the Louisville Plant location. Primary responsibility for this role is to operate a mechanical dredge to produce sand products. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required. $2500.00 HIRING BONUS!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate a motorboat in a safe manner to be able to get to and from the dredge.
- Inspect and lubricate all moving parts of the dredge before operation begins and during dredging. Secures dredge upon completion of shift.
- Fill out daily inspection sheets.
- Positions dredge with hydraulic swing winches to start and then again during dredging.
- Primes main pump, check packing on pumps and adjusts as needed.
- Monitor all gauges, communicate with plant operator to keep the best load possible going to the plant without overloading the plant.
- Observe and listen to operation of equipment to detect malfunctions. Communicate with Plant Operator and/or Plant Leadman before making adjustments and repairs, if needed.
- As needed, use a skid-loader and/or loader to work around the plant and dredge.
- Notifies appropriate personnel of any problems and assures the next shift operator is informed of plant status.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED; and
- Previous experience operating heavy equipment; or
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Certificates, Licenses:
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to occasionally lift/move between 25-50 pounds.
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
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.
