Quarry Plant Mechanic

Quarry Plant Mechanic

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains plants.
• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective parts, assembles and sub-assembles as needed.
• Welds broken parts and structural members using cutting torch and welding equipment.
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Demonstrates skills in basic fabrication.
• Services and greases plant parts (i.e. changing belts, greasing bearings and maintaining cleanliness of plants).
• Orders and maintains inventory of plants parts, grease, asphalt oil, etc.
• Performs recording keeping of time and parts used on appropriate forms.
• Perform 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 all plants.
• Assist other departments as assigned to meet business needs.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical skills including knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, mechanic's hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting equipment, lubricating tools, hoists, cranes, service trucks, diagnostic testing, electrical testing, and/or mechanical troubleshooting.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous crushing and/or maintenance experience.
• Experience coaching or leading others a plus.

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration.
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Primarily work 10-16 hours per day 5-7 days per week during the peak season, occasional night work.
• May require traveling for periods of time to perform job duties at various job site locations.

Physical Demands:

• The employee is frequently required to reach with arms waist to shoulder height, sit, stand, walk and handle/grasp equipment and machines.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and/or push/pull anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, squat, crouch or climb.
• And reach with arms above shoulder height or below knee height.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You:

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH:

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.