Aggregate Plant Mechanic

CRH; Heber City (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement savings program

Job summary

CRH in Heber City, Utah is seeking an Aggregate Plant Mechanic to maintain and repair aggregate processing equipment and systems. This role requires strong mechanical skills and experience with various equipment including conveyors, crushers, and hydraulic systems.

The ideal candidate should be able to work the night shift and will work closely with plant management to minimize downtime and maximize productivity. Comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills required.
• Experience with crushing and screening equipment necessary.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair various aggregates processing equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Assist during plant shutdowns and emergency repairs.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding and fabrication

Preventive maintenance programs

Hydraulic systems

Conveyor systems

Industrial safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years of related experience

Tools

Hand tools

Forklifts

Job description

Job ID: 526192

Position Overview

The Aggregate Plant Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing aggregate processing equipment and plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This position works closely with plant management and production personnel to minimize downtime and maximize plant productivity. The role requires a strong mechanical aptitude, experience working with crushing and screening equipment, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and industrial machinery, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. This is a night shift position, requiring the ability to work evening and overnight hours as business needs dictate.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on aggregate processing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, motors, and related plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and safety concerns, making recommendations for repairs and improvements.
• Replace bearings, belts, idlers, pulleys, rollers, gearboxes, motors, and other plant components.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspection logs, and work orders.
• Partner with plant management to schedule repairs and minimize operational downtime.
• Perform lockout/tagout procedures and comply with all company safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Assist during plant shutdowns, outages, and emergency repairs.
• Operate company vehicles, forklifts, aerial lifts, and other equipment as required.
• Support production goals while maintaining quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of industrial, aggregates, mining, asphalt, concrete, or heavy equipment maintenance experience (preferred).
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with conveyors, crushers, screens, feeders, pumps, and aggregate processing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, maintenance documents, and schematics.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Medical Card per DOT standard.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred

• MSHA certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience working in aggregate, mining, quarry, or construction materials operations.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and industrial controls.
• Mobile equipment maintenance experience.
• CDL preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Mechanical maintenance and repair
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Conveyor systems
• Industrial safety practices
• Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Root cause analysis
• Equipment inspections
• Time management and organizational skills
• Team collaboration and communication

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. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.