Asphalt Plant Mechanic

Asphalt Plant Mechanic

We are hiring for an Asphalt plant mechanic who is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy machinery used to produce hot mix asphalt. This involves servicing specialized equipment such as rotary dryers, drum mixers, conveyors, baghouses, and crushers. They perform vital preventive maintenance to minimize costly production downtime during busy paving seasons. (Must be willing to work at both asphalt plants located in Byram, MS and Philadelphia, MS)

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electrical Repairs: Diagnose and fix hydraulic, pneumatic, and complex electrical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, lubricate moving parts, replace bearings, and change conveyor belts.
• Welding & Fabrication: Repair structural components of plant silos, bins, and chutes.
• Emergency Troubleshooting: React quickly to equipment breakdowns during production hours

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen with a "Negative" result.
• Must be able to complete a post- offer physical with a "Capable" result
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Experience preferred.

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on-site safety and compliance.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family-owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients' business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.