Asphalt Plant Mechanic

Job ID: 525204

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas.

Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.

We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being.

When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Job Title: Asphalt Plant Mechanic/Plant Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

The Mechanic will be responsible for performing all needed inspections and repairs on Asphalt Plants in a safe, effective manner at the asphalt plants and field operations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment.

• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.

• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists, as well as hand and power tools.

• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.

• Must know conveyer set up and repair.

• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment).

• Welds broken parts and structural members.

• Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.

• Performs record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms.

• Plans work procedures and/or possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts and rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.

• Performs general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.

• Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles.

• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• 1-2-year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years old or older.

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

• Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements.

• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

• Must be willing to...