Plant Support Specialist-Night

About the role

Keep It Moving. Keep It Running. Keep It Safe. Are you a night owl who likes working with your hands? York Building Products is looking for a Plant Support Specialist – Night Shift who knows their way around heavy equipment, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in keeping a busy operation running strong. This is a hands-on, boots-on-the-ground laborer position where you’ll help keep the plant safe, clean, maintained, and ready to roll — even after the sun goes down. You’ll inspect equipment, tackle maintenance needs, troubleshoot problems, and jump in wherever you’re needed to keep things moving.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections, check fluids, tires, safety components, and handle basic maintenance.
• Keep a close eye on crushers, conveyors, screens, stackers, and other plant equipment.
• Complete daily workplace exams and equipment checklists and spot problems before they become bigger problems.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Keep the plant clean, organized, and free of debris — a clean plant is a safe plant.
• Keep spare parts organized and ready to go, including belts, motors, screens, and hardware.
• Document completed work and repairs needed so work orders can be entered and scheduled.
• Work closely with the crew to keep operations safe, productive, and running smoothly.
• Attend weekly maintenance planning meetings.
• Pitch in where needed! Help with troubleshooting, cleanup, equipment work, road repairs, blasting support, excavation, and other quarry operations.
• Follow all YBP safety procedures, PPE requirements, and MSHA regulations.
• Treat customers, vendors, coworkers, and management with professionalism and respect.

Requirements

• Experience working with or around heavy machinery.
• Mining, quarry, or aggregate experience is a big plus.
• Solid mechanical knowledge and strong troubleshooting skills.
• A sharp eye for equipment problems and a “fix it before it breaks” mindset.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and take safety seriously.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently.
• Knowledge of operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment.
• Comfortable working independently on night shift and staying focused in an active industrial environment.
• A willingness to jump in, get your hands dirty, and do what it takes to get the job done.
• Walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb, and work around heavy equipment.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Safely climb on and off heavy equipment.
• Operate equipment for extended periods.
• Work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Work safely and effectively during nighttime and low-light conditions.
• Occasional travel to other YBP facilities may be required.