Day Shift Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Heidelberg Materials • Salado, TX

7d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Mechanic performs routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of plant machinery and equipment. The role troubleshoots mechanical issues and supports safe, reliable, and efficient operations. It also assists with preventive maintenance to minimize downtime, follows safety procedures, supports a strong safety culture, completes maintenance documentation, and communicates equipment conditions clearly.

The position operates primarily in environments with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise levels. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in confined spaces for extended periods; handling materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; using tools and diagnostic equipment; visually inspecting equipment and reading gauges, schematics, and documentation; and wearing required PPE for extended periods.

Employment is conditional on successfully completing a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check. Some positions require ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the capability to diagnose and repair industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, maintenance tools, and shop practices.
• Ability to safely follow procedures, instructions, and safety standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in an operational environment.
• Openness to learning, skill development, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Capability to lift, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment and read gauges, schematics, and documentation.
• Capacity to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
• Successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug screen, and background check.
• Some positions require ongoing FMCSA-regulated drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of plant machinery and equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety procedures and actively support a strong safety culture.
• Complete maintenance documentation and communicate equipment conditions clearly.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic company contribution 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