Quarry Maintenance

Blue Water Industries, a growing aggregate producer, is currently seeking to fill a Quarry Maintenance position at the North Wilkesboro Quarry in North Wilkesboro, NC. Blue Water Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Quarry maintenance position is responsible for inspecting and diagnosing issues with machinery and performing preventative maintenance/repair of aggregate plant processing equipment including but not limited to stationary machinery and mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems, shakers, pumps, gearboxes, etc. In the quarry maintenance you may perform various roles, including fabrication, welding, cutting and/or grinding, greasing, housekeeping and other various shop or processing duties.

Quarry Maintenance Position Requirements

• Will take an active role in the plant safety initiatives
• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times
• Maximizes performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis
• Completes required paperwork to maintain equipment
• Inspects and ensures maintenance truck is being maintained properly along with good housekeeping
• Conducts MSHA pre-shift safety inspections of equipment and work areas
• Maximizes performance of stationary equipment by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis
• Duties include checking, repairing or replacing pumps
• Ensures Preventative Maintenance services, lubrications services are completed
• Trains and coaches other employees on maintenance practices
• 1 to 3 years experience related to heavy duty maintenance job or equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in aggregates industry
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner
• Ability to read and write and communicate effectively
• Must be able to communicate over two-way radio or with hand signals and warning sounds, with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment
• Self-starter with ability to work with little or no supervision
• Strong mechanical knowledge
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated proficiency with oxy/acetylene torch and stick welding, MIG a plus
• Must be able to field lay out and fabricate in steel
• This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, high visibility clothing, full body harness, welding hood
• Must be able to work 8-12 hour( ) shifts, weekends, overtime
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and maintain all plant equipment
• Proficiency with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools
• Ability to work in outdoor environment and in elevated areas
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Performs other duties as directed by management

All jobs must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Wilkesboro, NC 28659: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• heavy duty maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26