Diesel Tech Internship - Omaha, NE - AMAT West

Job ID:  495370

Ready Mixed Concrete Co., A CRH Company, has been the premiere concrete supplier in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area since 1929. With state-of-the-art production and delivery, Ready Mixed supplies all types of projects from highly technical commercial construction and high-volume paving to residential projects.  

Position Overview

The Diesel Tech Intern will gain hands-on experience and develop their skills under the guidance of an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Mentor with the possibility of becoming a Diesel Mechanic with us upon graduation!

Key Resposibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Under the supervision and guidance of an experienced Diesel Mechanic / Mentor, assist in troubleshooting and repairing diesel engines and heavy equipment.
• Assist in performing preventative maintenance.
• Assist in performing electrical and hydraulic repairs.
• Perform basic service tasks and related work as assigned.
• Comply with all safety measures and handle company tools and equipment properly.
• Complete all tasks efficiently and maintain a neat and orderly work area.

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, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Current full-time college student pursuing Diesel Technology Degree program
• Must be attending an accredited college/university.

Work Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to determine the cause of issues and necessary actions.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with drivers, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Physical Requirements

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.

• Able to communicate with others by email, telephone and in person.
• Regularly able to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to frequently stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear.
• Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp or manipulate switches and controls.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, inclined walkways, and access elevated platforms.

Work Environment

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.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

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 official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ready Mixed Concrete Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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