Aggregate Plant Mechanic
About The Position
This position inspects, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains aggregate plant equipment and machinery to support safe, efficient operations. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 6:00 AM to noon. The mechanic may travel between jobsites and perform repairs at heights, in small spaces, and in varying weather and light conditions. The role requires daily equipment inspections and maintenance, safe operation of tools and lifting equipment, and compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL within six months.
- Ability to travel and work flexible shifts, including overtime, possible nights, and some Saturdays.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently and under time constraints.
- Ability to provide some basic hand tools, pneumatics, and specialty tools.
Nice To Haves
- Current Class A or B CDL license with automatic-transmission qualification; willingness to train to obtain a CDL within six months is also noted.
- More than two and up to four years of post-high-school, work, military, institutional, or vocational experience in a mechanic field or maintaining road construction equipment, with demonstrated mechanical knowledge to diagnose components, troubleshoot, repair, communicate, and document.
- Crusher equipment maintenance or repair knowledge or experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, adjust, modify, repair, and lubricate equipment to meet safety requirements and minimize breakdowns.
- Safely operate equipment, standard and specialty tools, welders, hoists, and other lifting devices.
- Read, interpret, analyze, and apply information in technical manuals and schematics.
- Anticipate needed parts and supplies; disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts; fabricate parts when needed.
- Monitor plant equipment, conveyors, screen media, and wear liners, and notify the plant operator or supervisor of deficiencies or needed repairs.
- Use a cutting torch and perform welding tasks.
- Clean work areas and complete shop repair orders daily.
- Drive and maintain the mechanic’s truck and travel between jobsites.
- Report and correct unsafe or failing conditions immediately.
- Perform and accurately document pre- and post-operational inspections.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with employees and supervisors, verbally and in writing.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, MSHA, OSHA, EPA, DNR, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Work safely and take action to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Years of Service Recognition
- Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Critical illness plan
- Accident coverage plan
- Hospital indemnity
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
