Asphalt & Aggregate Plant Mechanic

Granite Construction•Everett, WA

9d•$61 - $61

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The Plant Mechanic is responsible for the safe repair and maintenance of equipment found in high production aggregate & asphalt facilities. Equipment includes but is not limited to an asphalt plant, cone crushers, jaw crushers, screen decks, material screws, conveyors, pumps, dust collectors, asphalt drums, bins, silos, hoppers; hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical machinery and systems. Granite is a union signatory contractor and this position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair.
Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
Ability to work in safety sensitive setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to obtain an MSHA certificate as required for the job.
Ability to utilize cut torches to repair and maintain plant equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct daily.
Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
Ability to effectively and efficiently work at heights up to 110 feet.
Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 75 lbs.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years of aggregate plant repair and maintenance experience, preferred.
Experience working in an MSHA environment, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform safety and mechanical inspections of equipment.
Address any housekeeping issues within the work area.
Performs repairs on machinery and equipment, including but not limited to changing conveyor belts, repairing bearings, pulleys, idlers, repairing and patching belts, screens and pumps; welding, replacing steel on bins and chutes.
Perform maintenance on machinery and equipment, including but not limited to screen changes, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.
Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees.
Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

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