Asphalt Plant Grounds Technician

CRH • Apac, MS

20h

About The Position

The Asphalt Plant Grounds Technician performs maintenance and repair work on plant equipment and facilities. The role inspects used parts, adjusts devices and control instruments, lubricates and cleans parts, repairs or replaces defective parts, repairs electrical equipment, and works with plumbing and other plant functions. The technician must be skilled in welding and steel fitting and may operate heavy equipment as needed. Duties may be supplemented or otherwise assigned as required.

The position requires adherence to safety procedures and OSHA and/or MSHA regulations, including wearing required personal protective equipment in designated areas. Work may involve travel away from home, nights, weekends, overtime, and extended hours. The technician works in all weather conditions and may be exposed to dust, noise, fumes, and other outdoor conditions.

CRH offers competitive base pay, medical, dental and disability benefits, a group retirement savings program, and health and wellness programs. The company describes an inclusive culture with opportunities for growth, development, and internal promotion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Must strictly follow safety requirements and procedures.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet fleet safety program qualifications.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary; overtime may be required.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas.
• Must comply with OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
• Ability to develop relationships and work with teams as both a leader and participant.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including listening, presenting, and giving and receiving feedback.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to use email and simple spreadsheets.
• Ability to stand, walk, manipulate objects or controls with hands and fingers, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear; sitting for extended periods may be required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and hold materials, tools, and supplies; hold 5–10 pounds at arm's length for extended periods; and repetitively lift at least 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods.
• Vision with correction must include close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and extended hours if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior maintenance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Repair electrical equipment.
• Work with plumbing and other plant functions.
• Perform welding and steel fitting.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed.
• Follow safety requirements and procedures, including applicable OSHA and/or MSHA regulations and use of required personal protective equipment.
• Assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED