Position Description

Equipment Services Co-Op
Department Equipment Services (Hourly)
Location LEESPORT AGG/RMC | Leesport, PA 19533
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Employment Status:
Temporary (6 months or less)

The Equipment Services Co-op position is designed for high school seniors enrolled in an approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.  

Co-Op Structure

A mentor will be assigned and will work with each student for the duration of the co-op.  The shop supervisor will provide work assignments, training and general oversight of the student.  Students will comply with all cooperative education requirements from their school.

Assignment Overview

Students will gain hands on experience, both in shop and in field, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. Students will take their classroom experiences and apply them in hands on work assignments.  This involves the ability to plan out a repair task, listen to instructions, observe and learn from experienced Coworkers to safely perform work.

Duties & Position Responsibilities

NESL’s Equipment Services team perform repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure that operations has reliable equipment. Every team member is responsible for maintaining housekeeping and organization of the work area as well as following NESL’s policies and procedures.  Each student will have the responsibility to stop work if something is unsafe.

  • Learn and follow the preventative maintenance requirements on each piece of equipment to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
  • Troubleshoot issues and repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment. This may require reading and understanding drawings, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, and other troubleshooting methods.
  • Learn and assist in the inspection and repair process. This includes the various components related to the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Perform all work according to OSHA / MSHA safety policies.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a high school CTE program in diesel mechanics, agricultural equipment mechanics, or related study.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean environment.

What Is a NESL Career

  • BUILD AMERICA - Our work goes directly toward rebuilding America's infrastructure
  • Contribute to a sustainable future improving the lives of people and communities we serve.
  • Collaborate in an open culture where sound values and dedicated people come together for greater results.
  • Thrive in a people-driven family owned company with countless opportunities to learn and grow.

NESL is a privately held family-owned company, priding itself on being Pennsylvania’s largest construction materials producer/supplier and not to mention, leader in heavy highway construction. Founded in 1924, NESL boasts over 1,800 coworkers helping To Build America From the Ground Up! Headquartered in New Enterprise, PA, our footprint encompasses 57 quarries, 3 sand deposits, 33 hot mix asphalt plants, 21 fixed and portable ready mix concrete plants and 1 lime distribution center throughout PA and Western NY.    

And…we are GROWING! 

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.