Asphalt Plant Maintenance (Welder)

Harrison-Construction; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, is seeking an Asphalt Plant Maintenance Welder to diagnose, repair and overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment used in asphalt operations.

The role includes welding, brazing, fabricating parts, maintaining diesel engines, and performing routine maintenance and safety checks in a field setting in Tennessee. Adherence to MSHA and OSHA safety procedures is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Some experience within a heavy equipment mechanic environment desired.
• Welding, torching, mechanically inclined; heavy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects.
• Test machinery after repair or assembly to ensure performance and safety.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles.
• Follow MSHA and OSHA safety procedures.

Skills

Welding experience

Heavy equipment experience

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Asphalt Plant Maintenance (Welder) (530552)

Requisition ID530552-Posted11/06/2026-AMAT-Harrison Construction Company-Full Time-Maintenance/Mechanics-United States-Tennessee

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction. In addition, 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

The ability to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders and conveyors, used in construction and asphalt industries. Also includes truck maintenance and repair on any type of diesel engine. Welding experience using many techniques, tools and materials knowledge and expertise is preferred.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts.


• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.


• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects


• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers’ specifications.


• Perform routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles.


• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, jacks and hoists.


• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper working condition.


• Raise trucks, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks and hoists.


• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency.


• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.


• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.


• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.


• Perform routine maintenance such as checking batteries.


• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.


• Attach test instruments to equipment and read dials and gauges to diagnose malfunctions.


• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.


• Inspect, repair, and maintain automotive and mechanical equipment and machinery such as pumps and compressors.


• 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.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.


• Some experience within a heavy equipment mechanic 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) and ready to begin work at the designated start time.


• Must possess and maintain current driver’s license.


• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required


• Perform other duties as assigned.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay


• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs


• Group retirement savings program


• Health and wellness programs


• A diverse and 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.

Harrison Construction Company, a CRH Company, is an Affiramtive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.