Aggregate Plant Mechanic

Job Summary

The Plant Mechanic is responsible for safe repair and maintenance of mining equipment typically found in an aggrege facility including crushers, screen decks, conveyors, drums, etc. The Plant Mechanic is expected to complete pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, submit required daily documention and assist in plant operions as needed.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package th provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compension CalPortland. Th’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and mechanical inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on crushing plants, screens, conveyours, feeders, and support systems of the plant and equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) including lubricion, fluid changes, screen replacements, belt adjustments, and component inspections
• Replace bearings, rollers, pumps, motors, hoses, cylinders, and structural components as needed
• Assist with plant rebuilds, relocions, and major shutdown maintenance
• Complete detailed maintenance logs and work orders
• Opere loaders, excavors, wer trucks, haul trucks, skid steers, and other equipment as needed to support operions
• Safely move merials, load stokepiles, and assist with plant cleanup and resets
• Perform basic daily equipment checks before and after use
• Communice equipment needs and repair timelines with supervisor and operors
• Collabore with plant and mobile equipment teams to minimize downtime
• Assist in training operions on equipment care and inspection practices
• Address any housekeeping issues within the workspace; maintain a clean and organized work area
• Drive to various facilities to perform maintenance and repair tasks; may also include periodic work ready-mix plants
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operional delays, to include but not limited to: hydraulic, mechanical, and pueumice system issues
• Understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulions; follow MSHA, company policies, and lockout/tagout procedures all times
• Identify and report safety hazards and/or equipment concerns immediely
• Participe in safety meetings, inspections, and training programs
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Educion

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualificions

• Must have a valid drivers license
• 2-5+ years of experience as a plant mechanic, or similar role
• Experience with crushinng equipment (impact, jaw, cone crushers)
• Knowledge of conveyor alignment, belt tracking, and belt splicing
• Strong mechanical and hydraulic troubleshooting skills
• Welding, fabricion, or cutting torch experience preferred
• Provide own tools typically used in aggrege facility maintenance
• Physical requirements: able to lift or move up to 100 lbs., stand, walk, climb, bend, stretch, kneel, crouch, and drive on rough terrain
• Able to work in wet and/or dry conditions and extreme he and cold
• Strong communicion, problem solving and leadership skills
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work extended hours or variable shifts as needed
• Knowledge and experience in the operion and maintenance of crushers, wash plants, conveyors, merial washers and various other types of fixed equipment used in the industry
• Experience opering heavy equipment (e.g. loaders, excavors, ADTs, dozers and wer trucks)
• Follow MSHA, company safety policies, and lockout/tagout procedures all times
• Current MSHA training certificion preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candide must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examinion, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA reguled on-going drug and alcohol testing.