Asphalt Plant Grounds Technician

Job ID: 528866

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America.

We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada.

We have great employees that have been with us many years - and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi! Come join our team - where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)



* Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.


* Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.


* Lubricates and cleans parts.


* Repairs or replaces defective parts.


* Repairs electrical equipment.


* Works with plumbing and other functions of the plants.


* Skilled in welding and steel fitting


* Operates heavy equipment as needed


* The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

Qualifications



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

Education/Experience



* Minimum or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.


* Prior maintenance experience preferred.

Work Requirements


* Must be 18 years in age or older.


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


* Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


* Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.


* Must have valid driver's license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.


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


* Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.


* Overtime hours may be required.


* Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.


* Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements



* Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.


* Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.


* Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations.


* Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully per...