Mobile Plant Tech

About the Role

Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, and maintain aggregate and asphalt equipment along with heavy mobile equipment. This is an hourly, non-exempt position that will function independently with guidance from the Plant Project Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
• Proficiently troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and rebuild all system failures on mobile and stationary plant equipment.
• Safely perform all essential functions.
• Generate reports of parts necessary and time required to complete projects.
• Operate equipment for diagnosing and testing purposes.
• Accurately generate repair work orders in a timely manner, including parts, fluids, labor, repair work, and mileage.
• Perform cleanup at the end of the day or when the job is completed, including cleaning and proper storage of tools.
• Demonstrate diplomatic, proactive communication with field leaders and equipment operators concerning equipment and job-related projects.
• Use welding and flame-cutting equipment to perform welding duties.
• Exercise proper care and maintenance of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours, including night shifts, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in repairing and maintaining mobile and stationary equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understanding of aggregate and asphalt plant operations.
• Knowledge of construction operations.
• Troubleshooting techniques.
• Hydraulic principles and systems.
• Fundamentals of engines.
• Power and drive train principles.
• Machine electronics.
• Fuel systems.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used to repair equipment.
• Ability to take and follow instructions.
• Ability to learn and follow company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with an acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Valid PA CDL with HazMat and Tanker endorsements preferred.
• Class A or B state inspection license preferred.
• Experience in cutting and welding processes.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Heavy Equipment/Diesel Technology program from an accredited vocational or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience as a heavy equipment or truck technician preferred.
• Plant maintenance experience preferred.

Required Training

• MSHA
• CPR/First Aid

Physical Requirements

• Frequently (34-66%): Ability to climb on and off equipment safely.
• Frequently (34-66%): Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally (0-33%): Ability to work in a shop, field, or outdoor environment with exposure to dust, welding fumes, exhaust fumes, noise, confined spaces, and inclement weather conditions.
• Occasionally (0-33%): Ability to work with and around fuel and other petroleum products.
• Occasionally (0-33%): Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Occasionally (0-33%): Ability to bend, kneel, or squat to reach repair areas.
• Occasionally (0-33%): Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

This is a safety-sensitive position.