Crushing Plant Maintenance / Ground Person

Heidelberg Materials France Bétons S.a.s.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

HSA, FSA

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a maintenance technician to support crushing and screening operations. You will perform routine maintenance, lubrication, bearing replacement, and inspections while helping to keep crushers, screens, and conveyors running efficiently.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, the ability to work both independently and with a team, and willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varied conditions.
• Experience with welding or rigging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and locate causes of trouble
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, or perform routine crusher, screen and conveyor maintenance
• Repair and maintain crushing and screening equipment
• Start crushers, screens and conveyors to observe operation and detect problems
• Maintain safe access of plant area from product spillage with shovels and hoses
• Inspect or test failed machine parts and advise repairs
• Grease bearings in crushing plant as specified
• Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, rollers, motors, belts
• Make repairs to crushers, screens, feeders, and conveyors
• Fill in as Haul Truck Operator as needed
• Train to operate the production plant

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication skills

Safety-consciousness

Outdoor work

Tools

Stick welding

Cutting torch

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Line of Business: Aggregates

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble
• Lubricate bearings, change parts, or perform other routine crusher, screen and conveyor maintenance
• Perform repair and maintenance involving inspection, disassembly, overhaul, assembly and adjustments of crushing and screening equipment
• Start crushers, screens and conveyors to observe mechanical operation and detect problems
• Maintain safe access of plant area from product spillage with shovels and hoses
• Inspect or test failed machine parts, and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair needs
• Grease bearings in crushing plant according to specified procedures
• Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, rollers, motors, belts and belt clips etc.
• Make repairs to crushers, screens, mechanical feeders, and conveyors
• Fill in as Haul Truck Operator as needed
• Train to operate the production plant

What Are We Looking For

• Available to work 10-12 hr shifts M-F 6am-4pm required and some Saturdays during crushing season.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Flexibility to work in various conditions and environments.
• Individual with a strong safety attitude interested in an outdoor work environment
• Stick welding and cutting torch experience a plus
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as a loader or other plant equipment

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $25.00 per hour
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits.
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance.
• Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days* of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled