Asphalt Plant Groundman

About the role

This skilled position is responsible for the maintenance of all plant equipment at Standard Construction Company, Inc., a CRH subsidiary. The role supports sand and gravel, hot mix asphalt, paving, and construction services across southwest Tennessee and northern Mississippi.

Responsibilities

• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Lubricate and clean parts.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Repair electrical equipment.
• Work with plumbing and other plant functions.
• Perform welding and steel fitting.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Minimum high school diploma or GED required; prior maintenance experience preferred.

Work Requirements: Must be 18 years or older; pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check; adhere to safety requirements per the Employee Handbook; work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors as needed; hold a valid driver’s license and meet fleet safety program qualifications; be willing to travel, work away from home, work nights and weekends, and perform overtime; wear required personal protective equipment (face shield, safety (hard‑toe) shoes, coveralls) and comply with OSHA/MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements: Ability to develop relationships and work with teams as both leader and participant; effective interpersonal and communication skills (building rapport, listening, presenting, giving and receiving feedback); ability to perform simple mathematical calculations; basic computer skills, including email and simple spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear; may require extended sitting; lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies; vision (with correction) includes close, distance, peripheral, depth, and focus adjustment; hold 5‑10 lb in a stretched arm position for extended periods; lift at least 75 lb repetitively; stand on hard surfaces for extended periods.

Work Environment: Work in all weather conditions; extended hours may be required; exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and weather hazards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Inclusive culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion

Pay

Highly competitive base pay.

Schedule

May require nights, weekends, overtime, travel, and work away from home as needed.