Plant Maintenance Technician

Vulcan Materials Company•Sanger, CA

12h

About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician maintains site reliability by conducting inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance tasks, and performing routine maintenance without supervision. The role replaces basic components and supports efforts to minimize unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance. The technician works around aggregate crushing, washing, and screening operations, identifying equipment anomalies by sight or sound and making minor adjustments. The role also includes structural repairs, welding and fabrication, maintenance of mobile equipment, parts ordering and pickup, and accurate maintenance recordkeeping. The technician must follow MSHA and OSHA requirements, use Lockout/Tagout procedures, and maintain a hazard-free work area. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The salary is prescribed by the applicable agreement, with candidates placed on the union contract salary scale at $46.32 per hour. A full benefits package is offered, including health insurance, a pension plan, and paid vacation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
2 to 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in the aggregate, mining, or heavy industrial sectors.
Familiarity with quarry heavy equipment, such as jaw/cone crushers, vibrating screen decks, material screws, and heavy-duty pumps.
Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals.
Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical areas of the site.
Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with stick and flux-core welding, cutting torches, and power and hand tools.
MSHA certification or willingness to complete required MSHA training.
Active, valid driver's license.
Communication, safety awareness, work ethic, attention to detail, collaboration, and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
Perform structural repairs and hard facing, and replace heavy wear-parts such as crusher liners and shaker screens using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
Rebuild and fabricate parts.
Order parts from approved vendors and drive a Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
Follow MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments.
Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.