Quarry Assistant Plant Mechanic III

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The purpose of this position is to operate and repair complex mining machinery and/or equipment that require extended training and experience. This position performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance on all quarry equipment and tools, repairs defects and reports corrective action to the management staff. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Operates mining equipment to include the crushing plant and rolling stock. Conducts daily visual and manual inspection of crushing equipment prior to start of operation to ensure safe, proper working conditions; repairs and reports corrected defects and routine maintenance performed to supervisor. Calibrates crusher’s C.S.S each morning before crushing begins. Performs routine maintenance, repairs, and cleaning of crushing plant and other equipment while following all safety procedures. Monitors the crushing process and communicates with Plant Loader Operator in case of changes throughout the shift. Learns and understands operating manuals for each machine, and develops an understanding of the electrical schematics that coincide with each machine. Keeps detailed notes from each shift and delivers them to Quarry Crew Leader before start of next shift. Reviews and suggests modifications to work methods to increase efficiency. Performs all duties in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety. Assists co-workers with various duties as required. Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as needed. Performs routine maintenance, upkeep, and cleaning of assigned tools, equipment, and service vehicle. Responds to after hour emergencies as required. Attends staff and county meetings as required. Attends training, seminars, and workshops to enhance job knowledge and skills. Warms up the plant. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of and ability to operate heavy equipment. Knowledge and experience with maintenance of heavy equipment. Knowledge of the organization’s operations, services and policies. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Good welding and use of cutting torch skills. Good motor skills. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS Required: Valid driver's license. MSHA Training. Preferred: None. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus). WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a high risk indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter noise, weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, odors, fumes, gases, vibration, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, explosive hazards, burn hazards, bio‑hazardous waste, moving mechanical parts, or working in high places. In the performance of their duties, employees may be required to use personal protective equipment such as face masks, goggles, boots, gloves or eye shields. #J-18808-Ljbffr