Shop Assistant

About the role

With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a Shop Assistant located in Omaha, NE. Here’s what you can expect when you work at Ahern:

• Top-of-the-Line Tools & Technology: We provide you with cutting-edge, new tools to help you excel
• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority. We’re committed to ensuring every employee leaves work as healthy as they arrived
• Exceptional Work Environment: You’ll work on exciting, hands-on projects that make a real difference - saving lives, protecting the environment, and ensuring personal comfort and well-being
• Perks You Can See: As you progress in your career, field employees receive personalized, regularly upgraded Ahern vehicles (with your name on them!). This is just one of the many perks you have to look forward to

By joining Ahern, you’ll gain the stability of a company that’s been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don’t settle for just any job—experience what it’s like to work for the best!

Responsibilities

You will work independently on delegated tasks under the direction of the Shop Manager. You will make deliveries to job sites throughout the Omaha, NE regional area while performing basic preventative maintenance on tools, equipment, and machinery; receiving and shipping of materials, maintain orderly storage of materials and inventory levels; perform fabrication on pipe for the field; communicate regularly with field and office employees on projects. You will be responsible for coordination of work flow, delegation and task completions during Shop Managers absence.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates should have prior experience working in a shop environment, be comfortable driving a forklift, and be mechanically inclined. You must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and be able to successfully pass a Department of Transportation Driver Medical exam. Candidate will be regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle and manipulate objects; reach with hands and arms and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Computer knowledge and great multi-tasking skills.

Benefits

At Ahern, we understand that life