Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. was established in 1982. Since that time we have established ourselves as one of the region’s foremost authorities and the most-trusted resource in trenchless utility construction.
With more than 30 years in the industry, the employees of Horizontal Boring & Tunneling Co. have built our reputation by providing a highly professional service to our customers that is always focused on safety, quality, and service.
While meeting the needs of the customer, we maintain a friendly work environment and strive to offer the flexibility needed to create a healthy work-life balance. Our employees are our biggest asset.
We are a specialty trenchless utility contractor using methods such as auger boring, tunneling, directional drilling, pilot tube, micro-tunneling and pipe ramming. Successful employees are team players, reliable, self-starters, and responsible.
We are currently seeking qualified individuals to fill a Mechanic position in our shop located in Exeter, Nebraska.
Benefits of joining our team!
- Stability – Since established we have never laid off any employee. In fact, the majority of our employees have been with the company for more than 10 years.
- Increased earning potential through overtime availability and incentives.
- Continuing education via hands on and classroom opportunities.
- Opportunity for advancement – most supervisory personnel have advanced from within.
- Family owned and operated.
- 401(k) / profit-share plan.
- Health, disability, and life insurance.
- Cafeteria §125 Plan (Flex Plan).
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Allowance.
- Incentive pay.
- Vacation and holiday pay.
- Rain/Snow pay.
- Uniforms provided.
Responsibilities:
As a member of our team your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting yourself in an appropriate manner, working effectively in a diverse work environment, using judgment at all times, performing duties in a safe manner, and assuring professional quality of services to all external and internal customers.
- Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical problems on all vehicles and equipment.
- Performing preventative maintenance on all company vehicles and equipment which includes required inspections as well as annual Department of Transportation (DOT) inspections; including but not limited to servicing, tire changes, electrical, maintenance, etc.
- Completing all necessary paperwork, including but not limited to; repair orders, service truck logs, core and warranty tags, and parts slips.
- Complying with all company policies and procedures.
- Performs job responsibilities in a garage/shop environment and in various outdoor weather conditions.
- All other job-related duties as assigned.
- Working safely at all times.
Qualifications:
- Possess a valid operator’s license with a satisfactory driving background.
- Prefer at least three (3) years of experience in construction equipment or transportation equipment maintenance or education/degree in a closely-related area. We are willing to train the right candidate with strong aptitude.
- Basic knowledge of mechanical principles for diesel and gas engines, fluid systems, electrical, power train, chassis, and preventive maintenance inspections and applications.
- CDL Class A OR B – Strongly preferred but not required – we will train you.
- Highly attentive to detail.
- Sound judgment and problem solving skills to make reasonable and appropriate decisions and recommendations.
- Efficiently manage time and workload which includes prioritizing, organizing, and following through on a variety of tasks, assignments, and projects to meet deadlines.
- Background in Welding (Helpful).
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift 75 pounds, ability to stoop, bend, climb and crawl without restrictions and must be able to pass a DOT physical examination.
- Driven to learn and take on new challenges.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Travel - occasionally as may be needed.
- Work weekends as needed during periods of high demand.
Thank you for your interest in our opportunity, for immediate consideration please click “apply” above.
