Lead Plant Maintenance Technician

Summary

The Lead Plant Maintenance Technician (LPMT) is committed to safely doing everything we do better than anyone else. Acting as both a hands-on technician and a team leader, the LPMT serves as the standard bearer for Manatt’s values, mission, purpose, and vision. This role is responsible for overseeing plant maintenance activities, mentoring Plant Maintenance Technicians, and coordinating with plant managers to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of producing plants. The LPMT also takes a lead role in plant construction, disassembly/rebuilding projects, and scheduling daily/weekly maintenance tasks.

Essential Responsibilities

The requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill position expectations. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other duties as needed to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Additional or other duties may be assigned.

FAMILY

Serves as a standard bearer for Manatt’s mission to safely do everything we do better than anyone else and our purpose of building legacies through standards of excellence.
Promotes, lives, and exemplifies Manatt’s values: Family, Excellence, and Human Potential.
Leads by example in safety practices and ensures team members follow company safety standards and policies.
Facilitates regular two-way communication between plant staff, technicians, and management.
Encourages teamwork and fosters a clean, safe, and enjoyable workplace.
Assists and guides plant managers and staff in preventive maintenance planning and execution.

EXCELLENCE

Ensures he/she is using his/her time efficiently and effectively without close supervision.
Ensures he/she is using his/her supervisor’s, dispatch, and management’s time appropriately.
Ensures he/she is using his/her peers’ time appropriately.
Leads daily maintenance operations by assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Coordinates with the Plant Maintenance Manager on scheduling preventative maintenance, repairs, and project work.
Oversees inspections, servicing, and maintenance of assigned equipment to meet company efficiency, safety, cleanliness, and excellence standards.
Ensures compliance of service trucks, cranes, and assigned vehicles with state and federal regulations, including inspections, certifications, and documentation.

Provides technical expertise in diagnosing issues and performing advanced repairs, including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
Communicates proactively with plant managers to minimize unplanned outages and maximize plant uptime.
Leads and participates in maintenance activities such as lubrication, adjustments, replacements (belts, bearings, pulleys, etc.), and fabrication.
Operates and trains others on loaders, ready-mix trucks, and other maintenance equipment as needed.
Meets or exceeds company safety standards by operating vehicles in a safe manner and abiding by all State and Federal Department of Transportation traffic laws, rules and regulations.
Observes and resolves obvious OSHA, EPA or MSHA violations or potential problems and reports them to plant manager.
Maintenance work performed may include electrical and plumbing replacement, lubrication of moving parts, adjustment and/or replacement of belts, replacement of bearing, roller, pulley, and auger, servicing gear boxes and lines, repair/cleaning of dust collection devices, etc.

HUMAN POTENTIAL
Serves as a mentor and trainer for Plant Maintenance Technicians, sharing knowledge and promoting professional growth.
Provides constructive feedback and coaching to plant staff and technicians.
Collaborates with management to set team goals and monitor performance aligned with Manatt’s core values.
Encourages adaptability and openness to evolving technology within plant operations.
Represents Manatt’s positively at jobsites and with customers, reinforcing the company’s reputation for excellence.

Qualifications

Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Three to five years maintenance/fabrication related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability
General experience with industrial equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of plant operations. Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor systems, water systems, welding, and fabrication. Ability to make simple electrical diagnosis and repairs.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, batching/dispatching programs, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead safety meetings and provide instructions to teams.

Mathematical Skills
Proficient in basic math operations and able to calculate ratios, percentages, and interpret data graphs.

Reasoning Ability
Able to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions; effectively solve problems in routine or complex situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Class A CDL with airbrakes endorsement
Current IDOT Physical required

About Us

Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Brooklyn, Iowa, Manatt’s is a leader in Iowa's heavy highway construction and materials industry. We specialize in asphalt, concrete, and chipseal coating, with additional expertise in recycle crushing, stabilization, milling, grinding, subdrain installation, and more.

At Manatt’s, we have the experts, equipment, resources, and top-quality materials needed to safely and efficiently complete any project. Our integrated approach and unwavering commitment to building exceptional relationships allow us to deliver uncompromising quality and construction services. Our mission is to continually set and reset the standard by which all other construction material companies are measured. We don’t just build infrastructure; we build legacies through higher standards of work and a dedication to excellence in everything we do.