Plant Maintenance Technician

Plant Maintenance Technician

Build Your Career. Build America's Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

About The Job

The Plant Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining site reliability by performing high-quality inspections, troubleshooting basic preventative maintenance (PM) tasks, and executing routine maintenance with no supervision. This role includes replacing basic components and assisting in minimizing unplanned downtime through proactive maintenance efforts.

What You'll Do

• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, including wearing appropriate PPE, and following MSHA/OSHA regulations. Maintain a high level of situational awareness to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of yourself and others. Report any safety concerns, incidents, or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance: Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for equipment to avoid unexpected breakdowns, which might involve component changes, tear-downs, and rebuilds. Inspecting and replacing key components that are crucial for maintaining efficient plant operations. Technicians must understand how replacing or servicing parts affects the overall performance and longevity of the equipment. Troubleshooting the root cause of simple issues quickly and efficiently. Maintenance Technicians should be able to fix minor equipment issues immediately to avoid larger breakdowns and ensure minimal downtime.
• Plant Operations and Maintenance Requirements: Monitor equipment performance, such as crushers, screens, and conveyors, to ensure equipment is operating at full capacity. Reviewing and updating equipment logs to identify patterns in maintenance needs and determine if any equipment is being overused or consistently breaking down, adjusting the operational schedule, or suggesting repairs before larger issues arise.

What You'll Like About Us

Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication. Safe: The industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers. Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts our daily lives and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States. Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision programs, plus much more. Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays. Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution. Training and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business. Salary Range. The base hourly range for this role is between $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate's compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data. Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.