JOB PURPOSE

Maintain and keep functional all equipment and machinery of the plant, yard and office facility in compliance with all applicable OSHA safety policies and local codes. This includes but is not limited to preventative maintenance on all mobile equipment, treating plant equipment, yard machinery and power tools, as well as regular and emergency repairs.

STARTING PAY

$20.00 per hour to start, with room for growth based on experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

First Shift: Monday - Friday Overtime as needed.

BENEFITS

401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance,

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Correctly and completely assess the proper intervals for preventative maintenance of all equipment, including large machinery (i.e. rail crane), small equipment (i.e. chainsaw) and everything in between.
• Troubleshoot and make the proper assessment of damaged or malfunctioning equipment so as to make the correct repair.
• Conduct repairs for both preventative maintenance and malfunctioning equipment, or when needed, arrange for repairs to be done by manufacturer or other contracted repair person.
• Procure and/or make small parts and tools as needed.
• Sharpen drill bits, saw chains, and draw knives.
• Service oil changes and grease heavy equipment.
• Operate the block dissolver and mix system.
• Operate the boilers.
• Assist in transferring oil between the building tanks and the treating plant.
• Maintain the Penta Block inventory and keep the storage containers in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Assist with unloading parts, equipment and supply trucks.
• Assist in maintaining the physical condition of the yard.
• Keep the shop area, parts room, maintenance office and/or other work spaces clean and orderly.

BELL LUMBER & POLE

Over its 100 year history, Bell Lumber & Pole Co. along with its family of businesses (Bell Timber Inc, Bell Structural Systems, Alamco Wood Products) has built an incredibly strong reputation for excellence and is one of the largest producers of high-quality renewable wood poles for utility companies throughout North America and abroad. Bell has become a key partner to the expansion of our power grid to empower the move toward sustainable energy use. Bell is also a leading manufacturer of carbon-negative mass timber architectural and structural beams for commercial and industrial applications. Bell Lumber and Pole is present in multiple states throughout the US and employs over 270 employees across 9 locations.

Since 1909, the Bell family has been committed to taking care of customers, the environment, and the communities in which we serve. This position is being created to help us advance our commitment to sustainable practices by optimizing our use of renewable materials while reducing the carbon footprint of our operations and that of our customer’s.

For the Bell family of companies, our mission statement is something that captures the heart of our employees at every level. We work hard so that the profit of the company is used: TO RADICALLY LOVE AND INFLUENCE LIVES. This mission is lived out internally through our values-driven workplace and externally through our passion for giving back and serving communities both near and far.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Must have at least 1 years’ experience with some type of maintenance position. Practical welding, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical experience is a plus. Degree or certification in welding, pipefitting, millwright or electric is preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Must possess advanced math skills.
• Must be able to operate a PC.
• Must successfully complete Bell Lumber & Pole’s hazardous material training.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Must be able to use various office equipment.
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend ladders.
• Must be able to walk and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to count precisely and accurately and to record part numbers correctly.
• Should have good communication skills.
• Must be fluent in English.
• Should be able to work supervised and unsupervised equally well.
• Know and understand all MSDS sheets for any chemical compounds that are required as part of the job.
• Must be able to properly use and maintain all PPE required for the job.
• Must be above average welder as determined by Bell Lumber & Pole Management.
• Must possess good troubleshooting skills.

HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT DUTIES

If you are assigned a job that requires you to be involved in hazardous waste relate duties, you must also read, understand, and sign the "Hazardous Waste Management" Team addendum. The addendum describes specific duties, policies, and training requirements that are in addition to your regular job description. If you have not signed off on this job description and received the hazardous waste training you are not authorized to perform any duties related to hazardous waste management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and is frequently required to sit, talk and hear, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee may regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by the job include peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics are best defined as a treating plant environment with exposure to elements such as heat, cold, precipitation or toxic fumes. Employee will have moderate exposure to noise as heard in a pole yard and treating plant environment, at times noise levels will exceed safe working levels. Employee will have light exposure to the chemicals and solutions used in treating wood and cleaning the plant. The job requires overtime, up to and including overnight stays.