Asphalt Plant Mechanic

CRH International; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401k retirement plan

Job summary

CRH Americas Building Products is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to keep our ready-mix plants operating safely and efficiently. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems, using a full range of tools and welding equipment.

The role requires lifting, working at heights, and shift flexibility. Join a team committed to safety and continuous learning, with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and welding tools.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings/blueprints.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical systems.
• Use hand and power tools, hoists, cranes, welding equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with team to implement fixes.
• Dismantle and reassemble machinery, replace parts.
• Lubricate and maintain plant machinery for efficiency.
• Perform skilled welding and fabrication.
• Maintain inventory and order parts; keep records.
• Communicate with dispatchers, drivers, operators, customers.
• Assist maintenance staff and improve plant efficiency.
• Work with 480-volt electrical systems; batch panel experience a plus.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Welding experience

Diagnostic skills

Safety awareness

Tools

Welding tools

Testing instruments

Control panels

Job description

CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Join Our Team and Build a Safer, Stronger Future

Are you a skilled problem-solver who thrives in dynamic, hands-on environments? Do you take pride in keeping operations running efficiently and safely? We’re seeking a dedicated Plant Maintenance Technician to become an essential part of our team, ensuring our ready-mix plants operate at peak performance.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key player in a company that values your expertise and commitment to safety.
• Pay: $29.84 an hour, based on your experience and skillset.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan.
• Working alongside a supportive, collaborative team that celebrates innovation and continual learning.
• Face fresh challenges every day, putting your mechanical and electrical skills to use.
• Benefit from opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Your Impact

• Ensuring all plant equipment is always operating safely and efficiently.
• Championing a robust safety culture throughout the organization.
• Conducting timely repairs based on inspections and proactively addressing maintenance needs.
• Attending and contributing to plant maintenance and safety meetings.

What You’ll Do

• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical and assist in electrical systems for plants and support facilities.
• Use a full range of tools and equipment—from hand and power tools to hoists, cranes, welding and testing instruments.
• Listen, observe, and troubleshoot equipment issues, collaborating with team members to find and implement solutions.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery, replacing defective parts and ensuring precise, reliable operation.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain plant machinery to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Perform skilled welding and fabrication to repair or enhance equipment.
• Maintain inventory, order essential parts and supplies, and keep accurate maintenance records.
• Communicate effectively with dispatchers, drivers, operators, and customers—both in person and via radio/telephone.
• Assist fellow maintenance staff and help drive overall plant efficiency.
• Work with 480-volt electrical systems (computer batch panel experience a plus).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with mechanical, electrical, and welding tools and procedures.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for quality work.
• Physical capability to lift to 100 lbs. occasionally and 50 lbs. frequently; able to work at heights and in varied conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends, and variable shifts as needed.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints; experience with computers and control panels a plus.
• Dedication to safety in all aspects of the job.

Physical&WorkEnvironmentRequirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs. as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loudenvironments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

Are you ready to make a real impact and grow your career with us?

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.

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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.

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