Job Description

BASIC: The Asphalt Plant Mechanic performs safe and skilled work in the maintenance and repair of asphalt plant equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Manage maintenance and operation to minimize plant down time and support field operations.
• Service and grease all asphalt plant components.
• Helps to ensure compliance of all plant operation.
• Assist in maintaining plant property and equipment in good condition in compliance with regulations to insure effective operations.
• Participates as a crewmember in daily production operations and assists in plant preventive maintenance as assigned.
• Has the mechanical inclination to fix typical mechanical failures and/or inconsistencies with the machinery.
• Report any problems to plant operator.
• Perform daily pre–and–post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
• Identify maintenance problems, preventive maintenance items, worn equipment parts, emissions controls, and any housekeeping items.
• Visually observe and monitor critical gauges associated with the plant process.
• Must be able to move levers to regulate flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, or storage bins.
• Assist other operators or maintenance personnel when heavy or awkward duties are required.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND VISUAL ACTIVITIES:
Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job: Standing (90%), Walking (50%), Lifting up to 100 lbs. (20%), Pulling (25%), Stooping (40%), Handling (50%), Carrying (25%), Pushing (25%), Reaching (20%), Crouching (50%), Talking (60%) and Hearing (100%) Far and near acuity and field of vision. Reading small and fine print. Physical agilities test may be required.

ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:
• Working in Extreme hot and cold climates
• Working around high levels of dust
• Working around various types of chemicals, including gasoline, oil, diesel and other lubricants
• Exposure to loud noise

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• High School Diploma/GED
• Pre-employment drug screening
• 6 + months of previous experience managing high volume asphalt plants preferred

KNOWLEDGE:
• Understand job requirements

Experience:
• Experience working around mechanical equipment
• Experience working around asphalt or concrete manufacturing plants desirable.

Machines, Tools and Equipment (Office and Industrial), Software:
Use of personal safety equipment including:
• Hard Hat
• Vest
• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Dust mask
• Safety work boots (non-steal toe)
• Ability to use hand and pneumatic tools
• Understanding of ground and landscape layout

Licenses/Certification:
Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Working Conditions:
1. Regular hours, overtime involved
2. Hot in summer and cold in winter.
3. Exposure to long periods of direct sunlight
4. Loud work areas.
5. Dust, grease, oil, dirt and various chemicals on job site
6. Rapid pace and constant changeovers
7. Exposure to sun and rain
8. Exposure to windy conditions at times

Other Requirements:
1. Dependable.
2. Good judgment.
3. Flexible.
4. Able to work extended hours when required (including some nights and weekends).
5. Ability to read, write speak and understand English Language.
6. Capable of moving unheeded throughout the job site.
7. Good communication skills.
8. Results oriented.
9. Valid Texas Driver’s License.
10. Reliable ability to arrive to job location within attendance requirements.