Ready Mix Portable Batch Plant Operator/Maintenance Tech

NOW HIRING: CONCRETE PLANT MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

RAHNS CONCRETE | SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

GREAT PAY. OUTSTANDING BENEFITS. A CAREER BUILT TO LAST.

Are you mechanically inclined, enjoy working with your hands, and take pride in keeping heavy equipment and industrial operations running at their best?

Are you looking for a career that offers variety, hands-on challenges, and the satisfaction of knowing your skills make a difference every day?

Put your mechanical skills to work at Rahns Concrete and help keep southeastern Pennsylvania building!

Rahns Construction Material Company is one of southeastern Pennsylvania's leading suppliers of ready-mix concrete, concrete block, and precast materials. With a proud history in the construction industry and seven plant locations throughout the region, we've built our reputation on quality products, dependable service, and dedicated employees.

We're looking for hardworking, dependable, mechanically skilled individuals to join our Concrete Plant Maintenance Team.

Whether you have experience maintaining ready-mix concrete plants, quarry equipment, asphalt plants, aggregate processing facilities, or other heavy industrial equipment, Rahns offers an opportunity to put your skills to work in a rewarding and essential industry.

Previous ready-mix concrete plant maintenance experience is preferred, but candidates with mechanical maintenance experience in quarry, asphalt, aggregate, or similar industrial operations are strongly encouraged to apply.

We value mechanical ability, problem-solving skills, a strong work ethic, and individuals who take pride in doing the job right.

MORE THAN JUST A MAINTENANCE JOB — KEEP AN INDUSTRY MOVING!

Every plant depends on reliable equipment. Every repair makes a difference. Every maintenance team member plays a critical role in our success.

Working in concrete plant maintenance isn't your typical maintenance job. It's an opportunity to work with heavy industrial equipment, solve mechanical challenges, and play an essential role in keeping our concrete production facilities operating safely and efficiently.

At Rahns Concrete, our maintenance personnel are a vital part of our operations. From preventing equipment failures to troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, your work directly impacts production, reliability, and our ability to serve customers.

Here's what makes plant maintenance at Rahns different:

• NO TWO DAYS ARE THE SAME! Work on a wide variety of equipment, mechanical systems, and maintenance projects that keep your job interesting, challenging, and rewarding.
• WORK WITH HEAVY INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT! Gain hands-on experience maintaining concrete batching plants, conveyors, aggregate handling systems, pneumatic equipment, hydraulic systems, and other specialized production equipment.
• PUT YOUR MECHANICAL SKILLS TO THE TEST! Diagnose problems, troubleshoot equipment failures, perform repairs, and develop practical solutions that keep our facilities operating efficiently.
• MORE THAN JUST TURNING WRENCHES! Plant maintenance requires mechanical knowledge, electrical troubleshooting, welding, fabrication, preventive maintenance, and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• BE PART OF A TEAM THAT KEEPS PRODUCTION MOVING! Work alongside plant managers, equipment operators, and fellow maintenance professionals to minimize downtime and maintain reliable operations.
• TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR WORK! There's satisfaction in identifying a problem, making the repair, and seeing equipment return to safe, dependable operation.
• BUILD VALUABLE INDUSTRY SKILLS! Expand your knowledge of industrial maintenance, concrete production equipment, mechanical systems, and specialized plant operations.
• MAKE A REAL IMPACT EVERY DAY! Your skills help keep our concrete plants running, our trucks loaded, our customers supplied, and construction projects moving forward.

This isn't just about fixing equipment. It's about being a skilled professional who keeps an essential industry operating.

WHY WORK FOR RAHNS?

We invest in our employees because great people are the foundation of our success.

Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• 100% COMPANY-PAID HEALTHCARE PREMIUM COVERAGE
• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PAY
• PAID HOLIDAYS
• PAID TIME OFF
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• On-the-job training and opportunities to expand your technical skills
• Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotion
• A team-oriented work environment focused on safety, professionalism, and respect
• The opportunity to work with a wide variety of heavy industrial equipment and mechanical systems

At Rahns, you're more than just another maintenance employee. You're an important part of the team responsible for keeping our operations running and our communities building.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Concrete Plant Maintenance Team Member, you'll play an essential role in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving the equipment and mechanical systems used throughout our ready-mix concrete production facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Repair

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on ready-mix concrete batching plants and associated production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures involving conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, motors, drives, belts, pulleys, rollers, and material handling equipment.
• Maintain and repair aggregate bins, hoppers, gates, feeders, cement silos, screw conveyors, and material transfer systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including cylinders, valves, compressors, hoses, and related components.
• Maintain and repair batching equipment, water systems, pumps, and other plant production components.
• Identify worn, damaged, or failing equipment and perform necessary repairs or component replacements.
• Perform routine lubrication, adjustments, equipment inspections, and preventive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime.

Welding, Fabrication & Installation

• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and metal fabrication for equipment repairs and plant improvements.
• Repair and fabricate structural supports, brackets, chutes, guards, platforms, and other plant components.
• Assist with the installation, replacement, and modification of industrial equipment and mechanical systems.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting equipment, and maintenance machinery.

Electrical & Equipment Troubleshooting

• Assist with troubleshooting electrical and electromechanical equipment issues.
• Diagnose basic problems involving electric motors, switches, sensors, limit switches, wiring, and control components within the employee's training and authorization.
• Work with qualified electrical personnel and outside contractors when specialized electrical repairs are required.
• Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before they impact production.

Plant Operations & Preventive Maintenance

• Conduct routine inspections of plant equipment to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance tasks and help improve equipment reliability.
• Respond to unexpected breakdowns and work efficiently to restore safe plant operations.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with plant managers and production personnel to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and equipment inspection reports.
• Assist with plant upgrades, equipment installations, and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe maintenance work areas.

Safety & Teamwork

• Follow all Rahns Concrete safety policies, standard operating procedures, and established maintenance practices.
• Properly follow lockout/tagout procedures and other required energy-control practices when servicing equipment.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe welding, cutting, lifting, and equipment-handling practices.
• Work safely around heavy equipment, moving machinery, elevated work areas, and industrial production facilities.
• Communicate effectively with plant managers, equipment operators, and fellow maintenance personnel.
• Take ownership of assigned work and complete maintenance tasks safely, professionally, and efficiently.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for dependable, mechanically skilled individuals who enjoy solving problems, working with industrial equipment, and taking pride in keeping operations running.

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial or heavy mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical components such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, conveyors, pumps, and drive systems.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment.
• Ability to identify mechanical problems and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Basic understanding of preventive maintenance procedures and equipment inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, maintenance instructions, and mechanical diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Willingness to learn specialized ready-mix concrete batching equipment and plant operating systems.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and established operating procedures.
• Dependable attendance, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, early mornings, and occasional nights or weekends as operational needs require.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record for positions requiring travel between company facilities.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

Previous ready-mix concrete plant maintenance experience is highly preferred. However, candidates with maintenance experience in quarry, asphalt, aggregate, or related heavy industrial operations will also be strongly considered.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience maintaining or repairing ready-mix concrete batching plants and associated equipment.
• Experience working in quarry operations, aggregate processing facilities, asphalt production plants, or similar industrial environments.
• Two or more years of industrial, mechanical, or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing conveyor systems, gearboxes, bearings, motors, and other mechanical drive components.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience, including MIG, stick welding, torch cutting, and grinding.
• Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Basic industrial electrical troubleshooting knowledge.
• Familiarity with electric motors, motor starters, sensors, switches, and automated equipment controls.
• Experience maintaining cement silos, screw conveyors, dust collection systems, aggregate handling equipment, and related production machinery.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, equipment schematics, and basic electrical diagrams.
• Experience operating forklifts, aerial lifts, telehandlers, or other industrial maintenance equipment.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding, and industrial maintenance safety practices.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.

Don't have direct concrete plant maintenance experience?

If you've worked on quarry crushers, screening equipment, aggregate conveyors, asphalt plants, or other heavy industrial machinery, many of those skills transfer directly to ready-mix concrete plant maintenance.

We're interested in individuals who understand mechanical equipment, know how to troubleshoot problems, and are willing to learn.

If you have the mechanical ability, dependability, and determination to succeed, we want to hear from you!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is an active, hands-on industrial maintenance position that requires the ability to:

• Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with appropriate assistance or lifting equipment for heavier items.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and work in various physical positions.
• Climb stairs and ladders and safely access elevated equipment and maintenance areas.
• Work safely on uneven, wet, dusty, or slippery surfaces.
• Perform maintenance tasks in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
• Work in industrial settings where exposure to noise, dust, vibration, and moving equipment may occur.
• Safely use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform physical maintenance tasks for extended periods while following proper safety procedures.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

SEVEN LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA

Rahns Concrete operates plants in:

Rahns | Chalfont | Coopersburg | Reading | Krumsville | Bethlehem | Easton

Our plant maintenance team plays an important role in supporting operations throughout the region.

With multiple facilities and a wide variety of equipment, Rahns offers the opportunity to develop valuable maintenance skills while contributing to a successful and established company.

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH RAHNS CONCRETE!

At Rahns, we understand that reliable equipment and successful operations depend on the skilled individuals who maintain them.

Our maintenance personnel are essential to keeping our plants operating safely, efficiently, and consistently.

We're committed to providing our employees with the equipment, training, support, and opportunities they need to grow and succeed.

Whether you're an experienced concrete plant maintenance professional, a quarry or asphalt plant mechanic, or an industrial maintenance technician looking for a new opportunity, Rahns Concrete could be the next step in your career.

If you're mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-conscious, and take pride in solving problems and keeping equipment running, we want you on our team!

DON'T JUST FIX EQUIPMENT. KEEP AN INDUSTRY MOVING.JOIN THE RAHNS CONCRETE MAINTENANCE TEAM — APPLY TODAY!

Rahns Construction Material Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Bethlehem, PA 18020 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bethlehem, PA 18020: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $36