Asphalt Plant Mechanic- Draper, UT

About the role

An Asphalt Plant Mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all mechanical equipment within the plant. The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Report any problems to your manager
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project
• Repair all components involved in ready Mix processing equipment
• Maintain and operate field service truck
• Follow proper lockout / tag out procedures
• Work on projects with company maintenance crew and contractors
• Provide basic tools for welding and fabrication/hand tools for millwright work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work weekends
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the public at all times
• Report to work at the designated start time
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required
• Be able to work overtime when required
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA
• Be at least age 18 years of age due to nature of working environment

Education and experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 2 years related experience is preferred

Knowledge and skill requirements

Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certifications

• Must have a valid driver's license (CDL is a plus)

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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