Plant Maintenance Technician

Dolese Bros. Co. • Ponca City, OK

3d

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician performs basic maintenance activities on fixed plant equipment to support safe and efficient operations. This entry-level position focuses on preventive maintenance, inspections, and basic repair support while developing foundational mechanical skills and an understanding of fixed plant equipment systems under direct supervision. The work includes equipment such as conveyors, screen units, crushers, and vibrating feeders. The role also supports equipment reliability and production by completing inspections, documenting equipment condition, maintaining organized work areas, and following safety, environmental, and MSHA requirements.

The position requires physically demanding work in varied plant conditions, including outdoor environments and work around equipment, confined spaces, and elevated heights. The schedule may be flexible and include nights, overtime, and weekends as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions and work under direct supervision.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to develop troubleshooting skills on assigned fixed plant equipment through training and on-the-job experience.
• Ability to assist with simple improvised repairs using basic mechanical creativity.
• Ability to develop a basic understanding of equipment alignment, rotating equipment fundamentals, equipment failure modes, and basic failure recognition.
• Ability to complete written and digital documentation accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing work demands.
• Reliability in attendance, work performance, and workplace behavior.
• Willingness and ability to perform physically demanding labor.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, overtime, and weekends as required.
• Ability to lift objects of various dimensions up to 75 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders; work in confined spaces and at elevated heights; balance, bend, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects; reach and squat; and tolerate prolonged standing, walking, and sitting.
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces and use vibration-producing tools.
• Ability to work near, around, or on light or heavy equipment.
• Ability to tolerate outdoor work in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in industrial or plant maintenance involving fixed plant equipment, or experience in quarry or plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on fixed plant equipment, including conveyors, screen units, crushers, and vibrating feeders, following established procedures.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, lubrication, and basic welding under direct supervision.
• Assist with basic corrective maintenance tasks on fixed plant equipment under direct supervision.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on systems at 480V and below with guidance, escalating issues to the electrical team as needed.
• Complete daily pre- and post-operational equipment inspections and accurately document equipment condition in accordance with company policies.
• Clean and maintain plant maintenance areas and support general site conditions.
• Follow safety, environmental, and MSHA regulations, apply safe work practices, and identify potential hazards.
• Observe work area conditions and communicate equipment or safety concerns to a supervisor.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance at the assigned worksite.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job as assigned.

Benefits

• Profit sharing for employee-owners.
• Opportunities to develop foundational skills through hands-on maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and exposure to fixed plant systems.
• Stability at a company with more than a century of success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED