Company BackgroundFounded in 1908, NEBCO, Inc. is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business with more than 1,100 employees and 50 locations throughout Nebraska. NEBCO supplies the construction industry with ready mixed concrete and concrete-related materials. The NEBCO group of companies are also active in road construction, traffic control, mining, real estate development and management and construction surety bonding. The company owns a short line railroad, as well as Quarry Oaks Golf Club and the Lincoln Saltdogs baseball team. NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit, www.nebcoinc.com.

Job SummaryNEBCO, Inc. is searching for a highly motivated, customer service focused, “hands-on” Technical Support Specialist to provide software and hardware support for all of NEBCO’s office and remote field locations. This includes overseeing, reviewing, prioritizing, documenting, and effectively resolving user incidents and service requests; installing and configuring new software and hardware; and diagnosing, troubleshooting, and problem-solving to resolve issues. 

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

Abide by Company Safety Program and Policies while performing duties safely.

Supports end-user hardware and software including: Windows laptops and desktops, tablets, phones, printers, cameras and other peripherals, Office 365, SharePoint, various software applications and basic network troubleshooting.

Handles recognition, resolution and follow-up for user problems, escalating issues when necessary.

Responds and follows-up on IT support tickets submitted via phone, email and in person.

Logs and tracks calls using problem management database.

Maintains high level of expertise of current and emerging products.

Calls software and hardware vendors to request service regarding defective products.

Analyzes and evaluates incident reports and makes recommendations to reduce help desk calls.

Assists with testing software and hardware solutions.

Assists with process improvement.

Assists with install of personal computers, software, hardware and peripheral equipment.

May assist in the review of items for purchase to support the department. Tracks purchase, receipt. and paperwork for payment of product.

Participates in on-call rotations to provide support as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree in Information Technology or technical related field; and
• 2 years of "hands on" help desk work experience supporting office/business software applications, basic network troubleshooting and repair of personal computers in a corporate environment; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License
• CompTIA A Certification and/or other certifications in operating system, hardware, and software preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of computer software, hardware and networking technologies.
• Must have solid analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness, good judgment, and good customer service skills.
• Must be self-motivated and directed, with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and relationship building skills.
• Good communication and understand operating in a confidential work environment.
• Must be flexible and able to prioritize and juggle multiple issues simultaneously.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• PAID Time Off
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• On the Job Training

Condition of EmploymentCandidate 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.