Position Overview

The plant mechanic is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of all equipment used in the aggregates mining facilities. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of machinery, minimizes downtime, and contributes to achieving production goals. This individual will possess strong technical knowledge of industrial equipment, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to preventative maintenance.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

• Inspects, diagnoses, and repairs mechanical issues in processing equipment, including crushers, screens, conveyors, and other plant machinery.
• Responsible for performing work that relates to machines, motor and equipment regulation, repair, lubrication, maintenance, dismantling, overhauling, installation and modification of machines, mechanical equipment, motors, water including valves, pumps, motors, and gauges.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks to extend the lifespan of equipment and minimize breakdowns.
• Utilizes various hand tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instruments to identify and resolve issues.
• Diagnoses equipment malfunctions to determine the root cause of issues.
• Implements appropriate solutions and tests machinery to verify successful repairs.
• Works closely with plant operators and management to identify maintenance needs and prioritize tasks.
• Maintains documentation and ensures all necessary documentation remains up to date.
• Responsible for completing area audits.
• Always maintains work area and equipment in a safe and clean condition.
• Responsible for abiding by and supporting all company and plant safety policies, rules, and procedures as well as M.S.H.A regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

Educational Skills and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Must possess experience and knowledge of plant mechanical systems.
• Must possess extensive knowledge in mechanical applications.

Education & Experience

• GED or High School Diploma Required.
• One to two years continuing education at a trade school or university studying mechanics preferred.
• A minimum of one years prior maintenance experience in an aggregate plant environment is required.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to communicate, listen and understand information presented through spoken words.
• Ability to read and understand information presented in writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise own work and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work under pressure to solve problems, meet deadlines in performing work in a timely fashion and make decisions regarding maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in a physically challenging and stressful environment; to take direction from supervisor and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. 
• Ability to understand and follow detailed and technical written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly.
• Ability to abide by company safety policies and procedures and to work safely within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to occasionally travel (including overnight) up to one (1) week at a time.

About Company

Capitol Aggregates a division of Zachry stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement. We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This is More Than a Job

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Leave
• Incentive Compensation Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing AgenciesCapitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol’s resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.