Plant Maintenance / Ground Person 2nd Shift

Heidelberg Materials • Derry Township, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance / Ground Person supports maintenance and operation of an aggregates production plant. The role performs routine and repair maintenance on crushers, screens, conveyors, and related equipment; helps keep plant areas safe and accessible; and may fill in as a haul truck operator or train to operate the production plant. The position works primarily outdoors amid moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels.

The schedule is 10–12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m., with some Saturday shifts from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. during crushing season. The stated pay is $24.50 per hour, with an additional $1.00-per-hour second-shift differential. Candidates must complete a post-offer physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check; ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing also 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 an outdoor work environment.
• Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Participation in 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 for sounds that help locate causes of trouble.
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, and perform routine crusher, screen, and conveyor maintenance.
• Inspect, disassemble, overhaul, assemble, and adjust crushing and screening equipment during repair and maintenance work.
• Start crushers, screens, and conveyors to observe their operation and detect problems.
• Keep safe access to plant areas clear of product spillage using shovels and hoses.
• Inspect or test failed machine parts, mark defective areas, or 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 six months and one year.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an 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