2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Silvi Group; West Creek (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Silvi Materials is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our sand plant in West Creek, NJ. The role supports mine operations with maintenance and equipment care on the 2nd shift (1:00 pm–9:30 pm), with potential extended hours based on workload.

Prior heavy equipment experience preferred; a technical background is valued. Competitive pay range of $28.00–$46.00 per hour, plus industry-leading benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and pension options.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• At least one year operating heavy equipment required.
• Can work 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. shift or as needed; Saturdays possible.
• Welding experience a plus; training may be required.
• Experience with loaders and other large quarry equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clear, grub, strip, excavate, backfill, ditch, stockpile and push materials at a quarry.
• Construct berms and grade to final level.
• Load sand and sometimes stone from stockpile to trucks or trains; estimate load size.
• Perform daily heavy equipment walk-around inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Provide general maintenance and labor support for mine areas as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical maintenance

Independent worker

Flexibility

Safety minded

Education

Technical school education preferred

Tools

Loader

Skid steer

Dozer

Excavator

Haul truck

Dredge

Job description

Overview

Title of Position: Maintenance Mechanic (Sand Plant)Location: West Creek, NJ

Pay Range:$28.00 - $46.00 (this is based on previous or relevant quarry/maintenance mechanic experience)

Shift: 2nd Shift- 1:00 pm- 9:30 pm (This role may require shifts of up to 12 hours, based on workload demands)

Industry-Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Overtime as needed.

Silvi Materials has been expanding our "A" Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15+ companies, employing over 950 people across 30+ locations in Southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

• Phenomenal Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build for a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

So what does a Equipment/ Plant Operator do? You'll be an integral part of our sand mine operations!

• Clears, grubs, strips, excavates, backfills, ditches, stockpiles and pushes various types of material found at a quarry.
• Constructs berms, excavates and grades to final grade.
• Loads sand and sometimes small stone from a stockpile to a truck and/or train car.
• Must be able to estimate load size for a vehicle and not over or under load a truck.
• Must be able to load a truck without creating spillage.Must do general cleanup around all areas.
• Perform a daily heavy equipment walk-around inspection and preventive maintenance responsibilities.
• Perform other work as assigned when not engaged in operating equipment, including labor and general maintenance of all areas of the mine as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• At least one year operating heavy equipment required.
• Can work 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. shift or as needed. Changes in schedule may arise with operations.
• Can work Saturdays as needed.
• Prior experience running a dredge highly preferred. Willingness to train required.
• Mechanical/maintenance skills highly preferred but not required.
• Experience operating a loader required, experience operating a skid steer, dozer, excavator, and/or haul truck highly preferred.
• Experience running a dredge highly preferred but not required.
• Education from a technical school in a related field preferred (welding, electrical, maintenance etc.) preferred.
• Welding experience a plus, particularly in mig, stick, and overhead.
• Quarry/mining experience a plus but not required.
• Knowledge of the common reasons for mechanical failure and the steps necessary to correct malfunctioning on different types of motors/machinery.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, MSHA, as they apply to the operation a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently.
• Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership to complete assignments/projects through to completion.
• Ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple deadlines.
• Available to work most Saturdays, 10-14 hour shifts, outdoors in all weather, and comfortable with heights.

Working Conditions:

• Able to work extended hours as needed
• Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
• Must wear protective equipment while at the location

Physical Requirements

• Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
• Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• Requires Concrete chipping, shoveling, sweeping and greasing of plant equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and, on occasion, may visit industrial plant locations
• Requires stationary position, traverse, move, transport, and the ability to significant degree to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with employees and other individuals as well as function safely within an office environment and plant locations
• Must be able to work at heights; climb stairs, ladders, and silos

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.