SIMON | Plant Mechanic

Plant Mechanic

Company: SIMON

Job Location: RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, USA

Type of Contract: Regular

Job Summary: Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant machinery, equipment, and related structures within a commercial aggregate and/or ready-mix/asphalt production environment. This role supports continuous plant operations by ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency, and assists with plant and quarry operations as needed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Simon Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company's core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures, while using the appropriate tools, equipment, and PPE for the task
• Follow all OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment, as applicable
• Perform daily tasks and expectations for each project as advised by manager
• Assist with maintaining organization and safe operation of yard or plant
• Maintain plant to meet operating requirements and objectives
• Visually inspect and test plant machinery and equipment
• Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on equipment and facilities of plant
• Collect data for preventative and predictive plant maintenance projects
• Perform welding and cutting assignments, including fabrication for plant equipment and structures, and make repairs to worn processing equipment according to plant standards
• Inspect lubrication of mechanical equipment, record data for running equipment, take lab samples as required, drain oil and change oil and filters on all equipment oil reservoirs
• Operate mobile heavy industrial equipment and/or company vehicles used to complete maintenance and perform other tasks involved in plant maintenance and operation as required

Education:

• Technical or vocational certification in Industrial Maintenance, Diesel Technology, Welding, or a related field preferred
• Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement required
• Ability to maintain a clean motor vehicle record in accordance with company and DOT standards
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire

Skills:

• Welding and fabrication experience in an industrial or similar environment required; equivalent combination of training and experience considered
• 2+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment
• Experience operating heavy industrial and/or construction equipment
• Prior experience in pit/quarry operations, ready-mix or asphalt production facilities, or similar aggregate production environments
• Ability to safely perform work in compliance with MSHA and OSHA regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Wears and maintains required PPE (personal protective equipment) to ensure safe performance of job responsibilities as required
• Regularly uses hands to handle tools, equipment, and materials necessary for completing operational tasks safely and efficiently
• Regularly communicate (talk and hear) to support safe coordination, instruction, and teamwork in the work environment
• Regularly stands for extended periods and moves across various surfaces or terrain to access different work areas and complete assigned tasks
• Regularly works in changing environmental conditions (such as outdoor weather, dust, or airborne particles) due to the nature of operational work sites
• Regularly works near fuels, oils, and other common workplace chemicals associated with operating or supporting equipment and machinery
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds with or without assistance to handle materials, tools, equipment, or documents essential to the role
• Frequently stands, walks, sits, reaches, and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls to access work areas and complete required tasks
• Frequently works in environments that may include loud noise, moving equipment, dust, or varying indoor/outdoor conditions depending on operational needs
• Occasionally works at heights or near electrical hazards when tasks require elevated access or proximity to electrical components
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime; overnight travel may be required

Benefits & Perks:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

Application window anticipated to close on 09/15/2026; open until filled.