General Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Promote Safety

Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.

Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment

• Perform repairs and maintenance throughout the plant including screen changes, conveyor belt repair and adjustment, wear parts replacement, crusher liner changes, and water pump service.
• Perform cutting, grinding, and welding as needed.
• Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment.
• Perform minor repairs to front end wheel loaders and skid steers including hydraulic hoses, bucket cutting edges, and other miscellaneous repairs to maintain safe operation.
• Perform PM services on mobile equipment on a scheduled basis including lube services and sampling.

Inspect Equipment and Structures

Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.

Monitor Processes and Materials

Monitor and review the plant, specifically various aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas to identify problems and ensure safety and materials compliance.

Document and Record Information

Enter and maintain service and lubrication reports regarding the plant equipment used to ensure preventative maintenance is up to date.

General Physical Activities

Perform a variety of tasks that assist with the operation of the plant, including cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.

Railcar Unloading

Assist in the rail unloading process as needed, including operating the rail car mover, operating air actuated gates, monitoring unloading equipment and setting rail car handbrakes.

Additional Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Experience. Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production is preferred.
• Flexibility. Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Mechanical Skills. Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

What You'll Like About Us

• Shift Differential. At Vulcan Materials Company, Northeast Division, Night Shift employees are paid a Shift Differential of an additional 20% on their base pay if the employee works certain hours during the designated time period.
• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.
• Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Pay and Benefits

The hourly range for this role is between $22.79 - $29.80. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.