About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Plant Maintenance Technician to join our team, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our ready-mix concrete plants, precast equipment, and associated plant structures. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive professional to contribute to operational excellence while promoting a strong safety culture across our facilities.

What You'll Do

Maintain full compliance with all safety and environmental policies and procedures, ensuring both personal and team adherence.
Consistently use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to uphold safety standards.
Address safety-related issues immediately with supervisors or plant managers to prevent incidents.
Complete all assigned safety training within required timeframes to stay current with safety protocols.
Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance on wet batch and central batch ready-mix plants, precast equipment, and plant-related structures.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
Inspect plant machinery regularly, recommend, and perform necessary repairs to ensure optimal operation.
Install, repair, and maintain heavy industrial process equipment to support production needs.
Fabricate, weld, and modify parts to restore equipment to service.
Safely rig, lift, and handle heavy equipment during installations or repairs.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics.
Use precision measuring tools to dismantle, align, and reassemble machinery components.
Respond to urgent calls outside of normal business hours.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and document all work in logs.
Conduct regular walkthroughs with plant managers to provide ongoing maintenance training.
Coach plant managers on plant maintenance requirements.

What We Offer

Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company Match
Short-Term Disability (STD)
Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Company-Paid Life Insurance

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 2 to 4 years of experience with heavy process machinery (cement industry preferred)
Demonstrated knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Knowledge of OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations related to plant operations.
Skilled in troubleshooting complex plant equipment and systems.
Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
Basic computer skills are required.
Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.
Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.
Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.
Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.
Willingness to respond to maintenance needs outside of regular business hours.
Ability to travel overnight 50%.