Plant Maintenance / Ground Person 2nd Shift

Heidelberg Materials•Torrance, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance / Ground Person performs routine and repair maintenance on crushing and screening equipment, including crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors. The role also helps keep plant areas safe and accessible, supports plant operations, maintains maintenance records, and may fill in as a Haul Truck Operator or train to operate the production plant. This is an outdoor role involving moving mechanical equipment and exposure to variable weather, temperatures, humidity, and elevated noise levels. The position requires availability for 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and some Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. during crushing season. Candidates must complete a post-offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing applies.

Requirements

Available to work 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., and some Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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 outdoor work.
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

Comply with safety standards and regulations.
Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
Observe mechanical devices and listen for sounds to identify 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.
Maintain safe access to plant areas by clearing product spillage with 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

$24.50 per hour, plus a $1.00 per hour second-shift differential.
$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.