Maintenance Mechanic

UNAVAILABLE; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Silvi Materials is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the operational excellence and safety of plant machinery and facilities in Raleigh, NC or Apex, NC. You will work under supervision of the Assets and Environmental Manager to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency across plants and fleet.

The role requires inspecting facilities, troubleshooting mechanical issues, coordinating with electrical and structural vendors, and maintaining parts and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to operate in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Excellent communication skills; bilingual in English/Spanish considered a plus.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of facilities to identify mechanical risks.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve plant issues with minimal disruption to production.
• Maintain weekly lubrication schedule for critical components.
• Diagnose and repair plant systems including pneumatics and conveyors.
• Assist electrical vendors with high-voltage systems and coordinate with contractors for repairs.
• Coordinate installation/removal of machinery and manage spare parts inventory.
• Oversee plant grounds and security, lighting, and upkeep.
• Monitor mixer trucks pre-trip inspections and assist in fleet maintenance.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Bilingual English/Spanish (a plus)

Customer service skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College education preferred

Job description

Overview

Title of Position: Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Raleigh, NC or Apex, NC

Industry-Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.

Grow with us! Silvi Materials has been working on expanding our "A" Team of employees since 1947! Our team has grown to 15 companies employing over 950 employees at 30+ locations across New Jersey, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and now North Carolina. Silvi is large enough to provide the stability you need, but small enough that you can feel your individual contribution to our success. We value the fresh ideas and perspectives of each new member of our team.

What does Silvi Materials offer you, you may ask?

• Phenomenal Benefits:Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription, Vacation, Paid Holidays, and so much more!
• Your future in mind: With 401(k) (at select locations) and/or pension options. We want all employees to build a great retirement!
• Growth at Silvi Materials: We offer each employee the opportunity to move into any facet of our complex business. And our tuition reimbursement program is the perfect springboard to help you get there!

What does a Silvi Materials Assets and Environmental Tech do?

The Ready-Mix Maintenance Technician ensures the operational excellence, safety, and reliability of all plant machinery and facilities within their assigned territory. Serving as a strategic partner, this role actively drives departmental initiatives to maintain industry-leading production facilities and fleet readiness. The technician works under the direct supervision of the Assets and Environmental Manager to minimize downtime and optimize plant efficiency.

Position Essential Functions Responsibilities

Plants:

• Conduct daily walk-throughs and inspections of primary assigned facilities to proactively identify mechanical risks.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve urgent plant concerns with minimal disruption to daily production schedules.
• Actively monitor plant operations to guarantee that critical components are properly lubricated {grease, oil, lube) on a strict weekly schedule.
• Diagnose, service, and repair critical plant systems-including pneumatic networks, dust collector/reclaim systems, conveyor belts, and water lines-to ensure all facility operations run strictly as designed.
• Assist approved electrical vendors to safely troubleshoot, install, and repair high-voltage plant power and automation control systems.
• Assist approved structural vendors with mechanical fabrication, metal cutting, and heavy welding projects to maintain or upgrade plant equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee the installation, removal, or transportation of all machinery and
• Manage and maintain optimal levels of critical spare parts to minimize emergency plant
• Oversee plant grounds ensuring proper maintenance of security, lighting, landscaping and
• Escalate issues to Asset Manager immediately as needed.

Fleet:

• Monitor and verify that all mixer trucks and wheel loaders complete mandatory daily pre-trip inspections to ensure on-road safety and
• Work with drivers and production teams to catch mechanical issues early, preventing costly breakdowns during deliveries.

• Maintain, service, and repair specialized concrete mixer truck equipment including discharge chutes, charge hoppers, and drum rollers.
• Collaborate directly with approved third-party contractors to plan, schedule, and oversee specialized repairs and preventive maintenance services.
• Coordinate and transport commercial drivers to and from external repair facilities to ensure seamless vehicle drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Receive incoming ready-mix mixer trucks and execute comprehensive Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) to verify factory build specifications and safety standards.

• Install all internal auxiliary systems, aftermarket components, and specialized equipment required to meet company operational standards.

• Assist in updating, renewing, and distributing all OMV, DOT, DOR, and FMCSA regulated documentation-including vehicle licenses, tags, registration fees, and compliance stickers

Environmental:

• Monitor all facility stormwater control measures (SCMs) and retention infrastructure continuously to ensure proper function and drainage.
• Monitor facility emissions and visible dust generation continuously to maintain excellent air quality and ensure compliance with environmental regulation
• Collect, document, and preserve water or effluent samples during designated discharge events according to regulatory agency protocols.

General:

• Communicate daily with Assets and Environmental Manager regarding the issues of the
• Provide a weekly log of all activities to Asset and Environmental Manger every
• Stay busy, there is always something to
• Responsible for the physical security of all assigned assets
• Communicate daily with production teams regarding the availability of
• Respond to company emergencies such as accidents, break downs, stuck trucks, spills, plant malfunctions, etc.
• Maintain your company vehicle and other equipment in good clean working
• Assist with the completion of assigned CapEx projects on time and in
• Perform any and all duties at the request of the Asset and Environmental Manager

Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to work at 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. but has flexibility for outside and overtime hours as needed
• The successful candidate will have at least a High School education or equivalent, although a college education is preferred.
• This person needs to have excellent and clear communication skills (bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus)
• Be well-organized.
• Have strong customer service skills.
• Dispatching experience is a plus.
• Experience in the concrete/construction industry is also a plus

Physical Demands

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 40 pounds on occasion.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization.