Electromechanical Technician I

Valmont Industries; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Total Wellbeing benefits package

Safe work environment

Career development and training

Team‑oriented culture

Job summary

Valmont Industries is seeking an Electromechanical Technician I in Nebraska to install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. You will diagnose motors, drives, relays, sensors, and controllers, reading schematics and manuals as you perform preventive maintenance.

The role supports production and equipment efficiency within a safety‑focused environment. Ideal candidates bring technical training in electrical/mechanical maintenance, familiarity with diagnostic tools, and

Qualifications

• Basic experience or technical training in electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Familiarity with industrial tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read schematics or technical documentation; strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Diagnosing and repairing motors, drives, relays, sensors, and controllers.
• Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Supporting production operations and equipment efficiency.
• Following all safety protocols and contributing to a safe work environment.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Diagnostic equipment

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification preferred

Tools

Industrial diagnostic tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

28800 Ida St Valley Nebraska 68064-8016

Why Valmont

We’re Here to Move the World Forward. Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better. Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce.

Are you ready to move the world forward?

Sign on Bonus: $5,000 for a qualified EMT I for Structures Shift Available: 3rd Shift (Sunday-Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) Compensation: $32.06/hour ($30.06/hour + $2.00/hour shift differential for 3rd Shift)

Interview process will consist of an online assessment and a hands‑on test.

At Valmont, we don’t just hire technicians — we rely on them to keep the systems running that support the world’s critical infrastructure. As an Electromechanical Technician I, your work helps power energy grids, advance smart agriculture, and connect communities. You’re the one who keeps the machines moving — and we make sure your work never goes unnoticed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full Total Wellbeing benefits package (listed below)
• A clean, safety‑first work environment
• Career development and on‑the‑job training
• A team culture that respects your skill, your time, and your contribution

What You’ll Do

This role is ideal for mechanically and electrically minded professionals who enjoy solving problems and keeping systems running smoothly. You’ll work with a team that values precision, performance, and accountability.

Your Responsibilities Include

• Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Diagnosing and repairing motors, drives, relays, sensors, and controllers
• Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance
• Supporting production operations and equipment efficiency
• Following all safety protocols and contributing to a safe work environment

What You Bring

We’re looking for curious, capable technicians who take pride in their work and want to grow in their career.

Ideal Candidates Have

• Basic experience or technical training in electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Familiarity with industrial tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• The ability to read schematics or technical documentation
• A desire to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred

Your Work Has Purpose

From powering irrigation systems to building smarter infrastructure, your work as an Electromechanical Technician ensures that the world keeps moving. At Valmont, you’re not just fixing machines — you’re supporting industries that matter.

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one‑one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email [e-mail].

Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology. Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries. That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world. + That’s the value we add.