Plant Maintenance Tech

About the role

The Plant Maintenance Technician maintains site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance tasks, and executing routine maintenance with minimal supervision. The role involves replacing basic components, assisting in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance, and supporting the upkeep of aggregate crushing, washing, and screening operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑shift and post‑shift equipment inspections
• Lubricate moving parts and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks
• Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components (conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, water pumps)
• Perform structural repairs, hard facing, and replace heavy wear‑parts (crusher liners, shaker screens) using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment
• Rebuild and fabricate parts
• Order parts from approved vendors and drive the company pick‑up/repair truck to retrieve parts
• Strictly adhere to MSHA and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard‑free work area
• Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments
• Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment
• Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• 2 to 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in the aggregate, mining, or heavy industrial sectors
• MSHA Certified (or willingness to complete required MSHA training)
• Active valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Familiarity with heavy equipment commonly found in quarries (jaw/cone crushers, vibrating screen decks, material screws, heavy‑duty pumps)
• Understanding of plant operations, processes, and performance goals
• Knowledge of inspection procedures for critical areas of the site
• Knowledge of routine maintenance tasks and troubleshooting techniques
• Understanding of larger maintenance tasks and repair processes

Skills

• Communication – ability to clearly convey information verbally and in writing, active listening, audience awareness
• Safety Awareness – recognize and adhere to safety protocols, proactively identify hazards, mitigate risks
• Work Ethic – commitment to high‑quality, responsible, diligent work; reliability and professionalism
• Attention to Detail – thorough and accurate task completion, meticulous handling of information and work
• Collaboration – effective teamwork, open communication, mutual respect, problem‑solving, adaptability
• Technical Expertise – solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, basic maintenance checks, troubleshooting minor issues, ability to identify and report equipment malfunctions