Preventative Maintenance (PM) Technician

Sireethanol; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $2,500

Exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits

Quarterly bonuses up to 15%

Paid time off (PTO), 9 paid holidays

401(k) fund contributions up to 6%

Job summary

Sireethanol is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician for their Council Bluffs, IA facility. You will perform routine and corrective maintenance on critical machinery and support the operations to ensure efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and proficiency in industrial maintenance. This full-time position comes with exceptional benefits including bonuses, comprehensive medical coverage, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work well with others and independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM tasks including greasing, oiling, inspections.
• Fill out work order forms accurately and timely.
• Communicate deficiencies to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Skills

Proficiency in industrial maintenance activities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Extensive safety knowledge related to tools and machinery

Basic IT knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS software

Grease guns

Oil filters

Job description

Job Details

• Position Title: Preventative Maintenance (PM) Technician
• Supervisor Title: Maintenance Supervisor
• Employment Type: Full-Time – Hourly
• Location: Council Bluffs, IA (onsite)
• Department: Maintenance
• Shift: M-F 7am-3:30pm
• Sign on Bonus: up to $2,500

What We Are Looking For

SIRE is seeking a PM Technician to support our team. The PM Technician supports SIRE’s operations by performing preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance on critical machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyor systems, tools, and production assets. This role applies technical expertise to interpret diagrams, manuals, and specifications while troubleshooting and resolving equipment malfunctions at an advanced level. Takes ownership and responsibility for the health of the assets and the success of the plant.

This position works closely with other departments to ensure SIRE continues to operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry and regulatory standards.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

1. Perform PM tasks including greasing, oiling, inspections, and minor adjustments
2. Attend and pass required training
3. Ensure the work area has beencleaned after each task is performed
4. Use company provided tools correctly and responsibly
5. Fill out work order forms so they are detailed, accurate, and timely. This is to be done on paper and/or digitally
6. Communicate any deficiencies found to the Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
7. Work individually and as part of a team
8. Utilize tools including grease guns, oil filters, strobe lights

Other duties as assigned to accomplish the safe and timely day-to-day operations within the plant.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency in industrial maintenance activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to competently perform processing procedures including CMMS data entry requirements
• Extensive safety knowledge related to tools and machinery
• Ability to work well with others and the ability to work independently
• Basic IT knowledge

Compensation, Benefits & Career Growth

SIRE offers one of the most competitive compensation packages (salary and bonus) as well as a comprehensive, family-friendly benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

• Up to $2,500 in new employee sign on bonuses
• Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (includes a 100% company paid premium option for medical & $0‑copay telehealth)
• HSA and FSA options, with up to $1,000 annual company match
• Quarterly bonuses up to 15%
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual starting day one (up to 3 weeks in year one)
• 9 paid holidays
• Exceptional 401(k) fund contributions (up to 6%)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental and bereavement leave
• Training, skill‑based pay increases, and career development
• Strong culture with events, appreciation, and SIRE swag
• Clear opportunities for long‑term career growth

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.