Asphalt Plant Mechanic

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Mississippi is seeking an Asphalt Plant Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy equipment used to produce hot mix asphalt.

The role includes servicing rotary dryers, drum mixers, conveyors, baghouses, and crushers, and performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime during peak paving seasons. Work will be at plants in Byram and Philadelphia, MS.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment is preferred.
• Ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Willingness to work outdoors in extreme temperatures and at multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electrical Repairs: Diagnose and fix hydraulic, pneumatic, and complex electrical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, lubricate moving parts, replace bearings, and change conveyor belts.
• Welding & Fabrication: Repair structural components of plant silos, bins, and chutes.
• Emergency Troubleshooting: React quickly to equipment breakdowns during production hours.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Location: Byram, MS and Philadelphia, MS

We are hiring for an Asphalt plant mechanic who is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining heavy machinery used to produce hot mix asphalt. This involves servicing specialized equipment such as rotary dryers, drum mixers, conveyors, baghouses, and crushers. Their role requires performing vital preventive maintenance to minimize costly production downtime during busy paving seasons. This position requires willingness to work at both asphalt plants located in Byram, MS and Philadelphia, MS.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical & Electrical Repairs: Diagnose and fix hydraulic, pneumatic, and complex electrical systems.
• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct routine inspections, lubricate moving parts, replace bearings, and change conveyor belts.
• Welding & Fabrication: Repair structural components of plant silos, bins, and chutes.
• Emergency Troubleshooting: React quickly to equipment breakdowns during production hours.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen with a Negative result.
• Must be able to complete a post‑offer physical with a Capable result.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
• Experience preferred.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, in accordance with federal and state law requirements.