Bell Lumber And Pole Company
Provider of sustainably sourced wood poles and engineered timber structures for utilities, telecom, piling and landowners
10 days ago
$22 - $22
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Sidney, Nebraska, United States
Field
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
equipment operation
loader operation
forklift operation
maintenance
safety compliance
tool use
- Operate mobile equipment such as Log Loaders and Front‑End Loaders.
- Operate and maintain Log Loaders, Front‑End Loaders, and Forklifts.
- Use shop tools safely.
- Communicate operational needs with co‑workers.
- Perform startup and shutdown of equipment.
- Conduct annual and scheduled maintenance on equipment.
- Follow OSHA safety rules and Bell Timber safety standards, policies, and procedures.
- Identify and report unsafe working conditions.
- Read and follow equipment startup, operation, shutdown procedures and maintenance manuals.
- Perform all work in compliance with company standards and procedures.
Requirements
high school
log loaders
front-end
troubleshooting
mobile equipment
outdoor
The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and experience operating mobile equipment such as log loaders and front‑end loaders. Experience with log handling, including long poles, is helpful, and the ability to work outdoors in extreme weather is essential.
- Understand written documents for proper handling of customers’ products.
- Understand and troubleshoot operating systems during equipment malfunctions.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience operating mobile equipment, including Log Loaders and Front‑End Loaders; log handling experience helpful; able to work outdoors in extreme weather.
Benefits
Are you looking to join an organization with a mission to radically love and influence lives? Then you found the place to be! The Mobile Equipment Operator at our Sidney, NE plant operates and maintains terminal equipment safely and efficiently while loading and unloading customers’ products from rail cars or trucks. Pay is $22.00 per hour.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance with HRA/FSA options, a 401(k) plan with company match, disability and life insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and employee assistance and hardship programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Short and long‑term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
Founded 1909
Company Origin
The company was established in 1909, marking over a century of operations in wood products.
165 ft poles
Maximum Pole Length
Fulfills requirements for large-scale utility and infrastructure projects.
80 years lifespan
Product Longevity
Pole structures designed to exceed industry standards for durability and service life.
- Grows into a wood products company serving utilities and infrastructure.
- Offers fully integrated services from sourcing diverse North American wood species to engineering and delivering treated poles and laminated structures.
- Typical projects include utility poles, engineered glulam and CLT mass timber installations, piling and fencing posts.
- Ensures reliable logistics by rail, trucking, and high-volume inventory.
- Known for custom engineered designs for utility and telecom needs.
- Operates a forest management division advising landowners on timber optimization and replanting strategies.
- Acquired facilities across the U.S. and Canada, expanding into laminated structures and timberland services.
Culture + Values
- Safety is our priority in every decision we make.
- We believe in integrity, honesty, and fairness in all of our dealings.
- We operate with a focus on customer satisfaction, providing quality products and services.
- We promote teamwork and cooperation among employees, fostering a positive work environment.
- We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in our products and processes.
- We respect the environment and seek to minimize our impact on it.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Goal
Target year for achieving net zero emissions across operations.
- Commitment to responsible forest management and sustainable sourcing.
- Engagement in projects to promote carbon sequestration through timber products.
- Strive for improvements in energy efficiency in operations.
- Utilize sustainable forestry practices that maintain biodiversity and ecosystem health.
- Encourage recycling and waste reduction in our operations.