Crusher Mechanic

Helena Sand and Gravel; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k with Roth option & 5% Company Mat

Profit Sharing

9 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Helena Sand and Gravel seeks a Crusher Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain plants. You’ll diagnose defects, dismantle and reassemble equipment, and perform welding and fabrication as needed.

The role requires basic mechanical skills, a safety‑minded approach, and flexibility for overtime during peak periods. Montana location with opportunities for career growth and company benefits.

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills including knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, and troubleshooting.
• Safety minded with good attendance and punctuality.
• Pre-employment physical and drug testing required.
• Overtime and weekend availability may be required.
• Must comply with OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all regulations.
• US work authorization or ability to obtain before start date.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains plants.
• Operates and inspects machines to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
• Replaces defective parts and assembles sub-assemblies as needed.
• Welds broken parts and structural members with cutting torch and welding equipment.
• Directs workers in cleaning, assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Demonstrates basic fabrication skills.
• Maintains inventory of plant parts and supplies.
• Keeps time and parts records and maintains work areas.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Welding

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torch

Job description

Career Opportunities: Crusher Mechanic (529441)

Requisition ID529441-Posted09/30/2026-AMAT-Helena Sand and Gravel-Full Time-Maintenance/Mechanics-United States-Montana

CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Position Overview

In this role, you’ll inspect, repair, and maintain our plants as directed by the plant operators. You’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you’re someone who likes working with your hands, loves to problem solve and troubleshoot, and takes pride in rolling up your sleeves to get the job done, this is the career for you. You’ll see the results of your hard work each day as we work together to build our communities. The ideal candidate will have basic mechanical skills, and be able to troubleshoot equipment.

Wage: Starting at $24 +/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime

Company Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Annual Performance Based Incentives
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds and maintains plants.
• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.
• Dismantles and reassembles equipment using hoists, hand tools and power tools.
• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Replaces defective parts, assembles and sub-assembles as needed.
• Welds broken parts and structural members using cutting torch and welding equipment.
• May direct workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
• Demonstrates skills in basic fabrication.
• Services and greases plant parts (i.e. changing belts, greasing bearings and maintaining cleanliness of plants.
• Orders and maintains inventory of plants parts, grease, asphalt oil, etc.
• Performs recording keeping of time and parts used on appropriate forms.
• Perform general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.
• Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of all plants.
• Assist other departments as assigned to meet business needs.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minium Qualifications

• Mechanical skills including knowledge of machines, tools, equipment, mechanic’s hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting equipment, lubricating tools, hoists, cranes, service trucks, diagnostic testing, electrical testing, and/or mechanical troubleshooting.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Musthave current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous crushing and/or maintenance experience.
• Experience coaching or leading others a plus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Primarily work 10-16 hours per day 5-7 days per week during the peak season, occasional night work.

May require traveling for periods of time to perform job duties at various job site locations.

Physical Demands

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with arms waist to shoulder height, sit, stand, walk and handle/grasp equipment and machines.
• The employee is occasionally required to lift, carry and/or push/pull anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• The employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, squat, crouch or climb. And reach with arms above shoulder height or below knee height.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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

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.

Montana Materials & Construction, 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.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.