Asphalt Plant Mechanic

Yates Construction; Philadelphia (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is hiring an Asphalt Plant Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy equipment at two asphalt plants in Byram and Philadelphia, MS. You will work with rotary dryers, drum mixers, conveyors, baghouses, and crushers, performing preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.

The role requires willingness to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, 18+ years old, ability to pass drug screen and post-offer physical, and eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 18+ years old minimum.
• Pre-employment drug screen with negative result.
• Post-offer physical with capable result.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures.
• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on rotary dryers, drum mixers, conveyors, baghouses, and crushers.
• Weld and fabricate structural components of plant silos, bins, and chutes.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns during production hours.
• Both at two plants in Byram, MS and Philadelphia, MS.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Preventive maintenance

Welding

Job description

Job Title: Asphalt Plant Mechanic
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. They perform vital preventive maintenance to minimize costly production downtime during busy paving seasons. (Must be willing 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.

Work Environment

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on‑site safety and compliance.

Yates 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 addition to federal and state law requirements. Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.