Plant Maintenance Night Shift

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CRH seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician for the night shift at Mountain Materials in Olive Hill KY to diagnose, repair and overhaul crushing and conveying equipment in a quarry setting. The ideal candidate troubleshoots hydraulics and pneumatics, performs lubrication and routine maintenance, welds and fabricates as needed, and tests equipment to spec. Safety comes first under MSHA and OSHA guidelines; overtime and last minute schedule changes are common. A high school diploma or GED plus some heavy equipment or quarry experience is preferred; welding skills are highly valued. Apply online, complete your profile, and tailor your resume to emphasize welding, mechanical and safety experience. CRH is an equal opportunity employer.

Job ID:  526847

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Candidate must have the ability to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul crushing equipment, conveyor systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in quarry industries. This position will require the candidate to effectively diagnose and make mechanical repairs to various types of conveyors, feeders, hydraulic systems, pumps, chutes, bins, hoppers, dryers, mixers, slats, silos and other production components used in an asphalt facility, with limited supervision. Candidate will also be expected to review lubrication reports and service records, as well as perform oil, lube and filter service on all assigned equipment as directed. 
Welding experience using many techniques, tools and materials knowledge and expertise will be preferred. Must have some cutting and welding experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Maintain a high level of safety compliance in accordance with company and federal guidelines.
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble conveyor components including but not limited to bearings, gearboxes, pulleys, rock crushers, mechanical processes.
• Operate and inspect machines/heavy equipment including loaders, large haulage trucks, track hoe, skid steer, semi-truck (no cdl required, on site only).
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance work conveyor systems and crusher processes.
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, shovels, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, jacks and hoists.
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.

• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul conveyor pulleys.

• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear..
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.

• The safe and efficient use of welding tools, cuts, lay out, fits and welds sheet metal, other metal or alloyed metal parts to fabricate or repair equipment to operate effectively.
• Responsible for repair of equipment and plant maintenance using welding tools such as grinder, wire brushing, cutting torch or cutting disc.
• Properly follow all company policies and MSHA and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. 
• Some experience within a heavy equipment and quarry environment desired.
• Welding, torching, mechanically inclined, heavy experience preferred. 

Work Requirements

• Possess a strong drive to fulfill commitments and tremendous enthusiasm.
• Report to the assigned job site with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (will be provided) and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to observe, receive, and obtain information from all relevant sources
• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to comprehend and communicate to others the requirements of technical specifications, regulations, reports, and manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several known variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to define problems, establish fact and draw valid conclusions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Walking, climbing, balancing, stooping kneeling, crouching and traveling over irregular terrain.
• Some tasks involve: prolonged periods of standing and /or exposure to noise or weather, good motor coordination, finger dexterity, and color discrimination.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of lifting heavy objects and equipment.
• Capable of working at heights.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.  The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• Frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Mountain Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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