Careers

Valuable Opportunities

At Hughes Brothers, we work hardwork smartwork safely, and work together. If you enjoy working with a team full of comradery, consider Hughes Brothers, where you will be valued for your hard day's work. We provide career security, stability, advancement opportunities, competitive pay, a safe work environment, and a positive culture. 

See below for more information regarding current openings, future opportunities or to apply.

297

Employees

15
Year

Average Tenure

4
,350

Years of Combined Service

Testimonials

The company has been around for over 100 years, yet it's still growing, that’s amazing, I think. We are not stagnate or content to sit on our laurels, we want to keep getting better at what we do for the electric utility industry.

Larry Vandergriend, VP Engineering, Hughes Brothers

They are very community oriented. It’s nice to see something they have done for the community and say, “Hey, I work there, I was a part of that.

Roger Campbell, Lumber Grader, Hughes Brothers

To Apply

Download the fill-able Application PDF shown below, fill out the application, save & send the filled PDF with your e-signature to chantel@hughesbros.com. Other methods listed below.

Download Application

Apply in person at 210 N 13th Street during business hours
(M-F 7:00 am to 3:30 pm)


Mail resume to Human Resources, PO Box 159, Seward, NE, 68434

Questions or Comments?

Contact Chantel Denker, Vice President Human Resources  

P.O. Box 159 – Seward, NE 68434
Email: chantel@hughesbros.com
Hughes Brothers Phone: 402-643-2991

1st Shift Production Welder Openings

Hughes Brothers is seeking full-time Production Welders for 1st shift. Welds structures and components for overhead transmission and distribution. Primarily performs MIG welding and some TIG and Arc welding. Also sets-up and/or runs robot welder, submerge arc welder, shape cutter, hand plasma cutter, iron worker, and other welding department machines as needed.

This is a bargaining-unit, hourly position. Starting rate of pay is $32.83 per hour, with top of scale being $33.63 per hour after training period. Benefit package includes holiday, vacation, personal leave, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance and more.

Associate’s degree in Welding Technology required. Ability to attain welding certification per Engineering standards.  Required to read and interpret blueprints and complete precision work. Work performed in factory environment, requires prolonged standing, frequent lifting, reaching, twisting and bending. Requires ability for heavy lifting.

Send application/resume to:    

Chantel Denker, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President Human Resources
PO Box 159
Seward, NE  68434 
Email: chantel@hughesbros.com    

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Civil/Structural Engineer

Hughes Brothers, in Seward, NE, is adding a full-time Engineer. Designs steel and wood structures and components for the electric utility industry. Prepares cost analysis, quotations and bids on material manufactured by Hughes Brothers. Assists in structure and component full-scale testing. Travels to trade shows and assists with sales and technical support to utility customers.

This position will have a competitive salary based on education and experience, plus vacation, personal leave, 401(k), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering required, with emphasis on steel design and EIT status. Two to five years related experience and/or training preferred; Knowledge of basic construction terminology or utility industry experience highly preferred. Ability to attain P.E. Certification for professional advancement. General knowledge of professional engineering practices. Familiarity with AutoCAD preferred. Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills required, experience with ERP software highly preferred. Visit www.hughesbros.com for more company information.

Mail or email cover letter and resume to:    

Chantel Denker, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President Human Resources
PO Box 159
Seward, NE  68434 
Email: chantel@hughesbros.com    

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

2ND SHIFT PRODUCTION

2nd Shift Production

Hughes Brothers, in Seward, NE, is accepting applications for future 2nd shift helper positions. The position works 3:30 pm to Midnight, Monday through Friday. This is a bargaining-unit, hourly position. Starting rate of pay is $26.69 per hour, with top being $27.49 after training period. Work performed in factory environment, requires prolonged standing, frequent heavy lifting, reaching, twisting, and bending.