Crushing Plant Maintenance / Ground Person

Heidelberg Materials • Torrance, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crushing Plant Maintenance / Ground Person performs routine and major maintenance on crushing and screening equipment, including crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors. The role also helps keep plant areas clear of product spillage, supports safe and efficient plant operations, and trains to operate the production plant. The position may fill in as a Haul Truck Operator as needed.

The role involves working 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with some Saturdays during crushing season. Work is primarily outdoors and may involve moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels. Employment is contingent on a post-offer physical examination, drug and alcohol screening, and background check. Ongoing drug and alcohol testing applies under FMCSA regulations.

Requirements

• Availability to work 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and some Saturdays during crushing season.
• 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 an outdoor work environment.
• Ability to pass 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 mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, and perform routine crusher, screen, and conveyor maintenance.
• Perform repair and maintenance involving inspection, disassembly, overhaul, assembly, and adjustments of crushing and screening equipment.
• Start crushers, screens, and conveyors to observe mechanical operation and detect problems.
• Maintain safe access to the plant area by clearing product spillage with shovels and hoses.
• Inspect or test failed machine parts, mark defective areas, or advise supervisors of repair needs.
• Grease bearings in the crushing plant 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 contributions and matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including 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