Plant Mixers & Maintenance

Why Kuhlman Corporation?

At Kuhlman Corporation, we're part of something bigger-The Gerken Companies. Our values guide how we work every day:

• Integrity in every decision, from maintenance to operations
• Safety as a shared responsibility across every site and team
• Shared success that creates stability for our people and strong partnerships with our customers
• Professional development through training, mentorship, and empowering our teams to grow
• Community support because we live where we work and care about the places we serve
  
  

We're looking for team members who want more than just a job. If you're ready to operate, maintain, and improve our equipment while helping build quality concrete solutions-this could be the opportunity for you.

About The Role

We're hiring a Plant Mixers & Maintenance team member to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on loaders, concrete batch plants, and related equipment. This role also operates a front-end loader to charge aggregate bins, load trucks, maintain stockpiles, and operate a concrete batch plant when required.

This position is perfect for someone who is hands-on, safety-minded, and ready to support plant operations with skill and reliability.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on loaders, concrete batch plants, and related equipment
• Safely operate a front-end loader to charge aggregate bins, load trucks, and maintain stockpiles
• Operate a concrete batch plant as needed
• Follow all safety requirements and procedures outlined in The Gerken Companies EHS Manual
• Perform duties professionally and courteously while complying with company policies
• Maintain regular in-person attendance
• Assist with additional tasks as assigned by management
  
  

What You Bring to the Table

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience with conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical functions preferred
• Ready-mix concrete experience highly desirable, including:
• Prior or current work with a ready-mix concrete producer
• Experience operating or maintaining a concrete batch plant
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader (training/experience required)
• Welding and burning skills preferred
• Strong interpersonal, customer-service, math, and computer skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Safely access and navigate facilities, including climbing and descending ladders
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as needed
  
  

What We Offer

• Company-paid/discounted YMCA membership
• Dental and vision insurance (medical offered through the Operating Engineers Union)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plan
• A supportive and growth-oriented work culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Stability and rewarding livelihood for you and your family
  
  

Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth!

Kuhlman Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: 419-533-7701

Email: kedwards@gerkenpaving.com

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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