Crushing Plant Maintenance / Ground Person

Heidelberg Materials • Derry Township, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crushing Plant Maintenance / Ground Person maintains and repairs crushing and screening equipment, including crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors. The role performs routine maintenance and repairs, identifies mechanical problems, and supports safe and efficient plant operations. The employee may fill in as a Haul Truck Operator and will train to operate the production plant.

The position requires working 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and some Saturdays during crushing season. Work is primarily outdoors and involves moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels. Successful candidates must complete a post-offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check, and are subject to ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work in various conditions and environments.
• Strong safety attitude and interest in outdoor work.
• Availability to work 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and some Saturdays during crushing season.
• Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Compliance with ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Stick welding and cutting torch experience.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a loader or other plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Observe operating mechanical devices and listen for sounds that may help locate causes of trouble.
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, and perform routine maintenance on crushers, screens, and conveyors.
• Inspect, disassemble, overhaul, assemble, adjust, repair, and maintain crushing and screening equipment.
• Start crushers, screens, and conveyors to observe mechanical operation and detect problems.
• Clear product spillage from plant access areas using shovels and hoses.
• Inspect or test failed machine parts, mark defective areas, and advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Grease crushing-plant bearings according to specified procedures.
• Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, rollers, motors, belts, and belt clips.
• Repair crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors.
• Fill in as a Haul Truck Operator as needed.
• Train to operate the production plant.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments at 6 months and 1 year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, short- and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Paid bonding leave.
• 10 days of paid vacation.
• 40 hours of paid sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed