Plant Lube Technician (3rd Shift)

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

Dolese Delivers:

• Stable Foundation
• Treat with Respect
• Safe Environments
• Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

Grow your career with a company built on Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, and Stewardship. As a Plant Lube Technician at Dolese, you will perform lubrication and preventive maintenance activities on fixed plant equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. This position focuses exclusively on fixed plant equipment that includes conveyors, crushers, screens, feeders, and associated components.

This role supports equipment upkeep by performing routine lubrication activities, contamination prevention tasks, and assisting with condition monitoring. You will support routine plant maintenance efforts by completing assigned lubrication and servicing tasks.

This position will work the 3rd shift (9pm-6am) Monday-Friday.

WHY JOIN US


We are people, building communities from the ground up. For our employees, we are focused on building careers. Joining our team means:

• Stability & Legacy : Be part of a company with more than a century of success, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to our employees.
• Growth Opportunities : Develop technical skills through hands-on lubrication, oil analysis, and participation in plant reliability and preventive maintenance activities.
• Impactful Work : Your efforts will directly support improvements in fixed equipment uptime, efficiency, and long-term sustainability, making a tangible impact on our operations and the communities we serve.
• Supportive Culture : Our employees support one another and our customers through our service values: Champion Kindness, Incite Enthusiasm, Build Relationships, and Provide Innovative Solutions . We value collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform lubrication and oil changes on fixed plant equipment, including but not limited to conveyors, crushers, screen units, feeders, gearboxes, bearings, and stationary motors, in accordance with established procedures.
• Apply proper lubrication techniques using correct lubricant types, quantities, and frequencies to prevent contamination and premature equipment failure.
• Follow established lubrication schedules and work instructions for fixed plant assets.
• Install, repair, and replace grease lines, fittings, and lubrication delivery components.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, workplace exams, and pre-shift/post-shift inspections as required.
• Observe equipment conditions during servicing and report abnormal findings or concerns to supervisor.
• Assist with vibration monitoring activities, oil sampling, and basic condition checks as directed to support equipment inspections.
• Collect oil samples from fixed equipment and submit samples per established procedures.
• Document lubrication activities, oil sampling, inspections, and maintenance tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support maintenance activities by assisting plant maintenance team with basic fixed-equipment tasks as directed.
• Maintain lubrication tools, oil storage areas, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and operational rules, regulations, and procedures set forth by company policies and MSHA.
• Follow company policies and local, state, and federal regulations for safe working procedures.
• Regular, reliable attendance at the assigned worksite.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Experience performing lubrication activities on fixed plant equipment, or experience in plant maintenance within an aggregate or similar industrial environment preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of lubrication principles, greasing techniques, oil types, quantities, and service intervals.
• Familiarity with fixed plant equipment such as conveyors, crushers, screens, feeders, bearings, pulleys, and gearboxes.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn plant maintenance processes.
• Ability to follow established procedures and lubrication schedules.
• Ability to recognize and report basic equipment issues or abnormal conditions.
• Ability to read, write, and complete basic maintenance documentation.
• Familiarity with basic monitoring systems and maintenance documentation tools preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety with a positive, proactive safety mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to perform physical labor as required.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, overtime, and rotating shifts as required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift objects of various dimensions and up to 75 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
• Ability to use vibration producing tools frequently.
• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting.
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces.

EEO Statement:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides 'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.