Construction & Plant Maintenance

About the role

The Construction & Maintenance Plant position encompasses all aspects of plant construction, repair, and maintenance including steel fabrication, welding, cutting with a torch, and steel erection. The role requires working knowledge of electrical and plumbing practices as related to field construction. Travel to other facilities and overnight travel will be required. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aggregate production processes, as well as experience in operating and maintaining heavy machinery.

Essential functions

• Perform plant construction, repair, and maintenance including steel fabrication, welding, cutting with a torch, steel erection, electrical, and plumbing practices
• Assist in equipment inspections, identify conditions (wear, alignment, function, etc.), and monitor performance as directed
• Report plant and/or equipment conditions to appropriate personnel as required
• Assist plant and/or shop personnel with repair and maintenance
• Perform duties safely, responsibly, and proficiently
• Repair, replace, disassemble, and/or reassemble all plant processing equipment
• Fabricate and erect steel structures
• Provide a wide variety of welding and construction services
• Maintain shop and processing equipment
• Assist and train other technical level employees
• Assist with repairs on stationary equipment such as crushers, conveyors, vibrators, screens, speed reducers, feeders, air compressors, etc.
• Must be willing to work any shift and overtime as required
• Excellent print reading and layout skills preferred

Work environment & physical demands

• Work outdoors exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (heat, wet, cold, etc.)
• Work in high and/or precarious places or cramped workspaces requiring getting into difficult positions
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, pull, push, bend, and lift
• Frequently work near moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours and weekends as needed
• Travel required

Critical competencies

• Communication: Ability to clearly convey information in written and verbal formats; express thoughts clearly while demonstrating active listening; understand audience needs and adapt messages accordingly
• Team Player: Establishes trust with team members; states clear expectations and accountabilities; recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary
• Safety Awareness: Recognizes, understands, and adheres to safety protocols and procedures; proactively identifies potential hazards and takes steps to mitigate risks
• Personal Accountability: Honors commitments; acknowledges and corrects own mistakes; takes full ownership to address and fix problems rather than deflecting blame
• Problem Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves work-related issues efficiently using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills; diagnoses causes, finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges
• Work Ethic: Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and strong personal responsibility

Education & experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or equivalent in a technical field preferred
• Skilled construction experience preferred
• 3 years prior experience in aggregate maintenance, mechanical, millwright, or fabricating skills preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints (or ability to learn)
• Experience welding and cutting with a torch
• Operate and maintain aggregate crushing and screening equipment
• Knowledge of steel fabrication and erection
• Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Basic electrical and plumbing skills
• Sufficient skill levels to recognize non-routine equipment condition problems, understand instructions and duties, and report on equipment condition
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report to operate company over-the-road vehicles