MSHA-Certified Plant Maintenance Tech — Keep Plants Running

Vulcan Materials Company; Sanger (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Sanger, CA, seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure site reliability through high-quality inspections, preventive maintenance, and routine tasks with minimal supervision. You will replace basic components, repair heavy wear-parts, and support mobile equipment while maintaining logs and safety compliance.

Applicants should have 2–5+ years in mechanical maintenance within aggregate/mining sectors, HS diploma/GED, and MSHA/OSHA familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in aggregate/mining/heavy industrial sectors.
• MSHA Certified or willingness to complete required MSHA training.
• Active valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, lubricate moving parts, and complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks to prevent component failures.
• Troubleshoot and replace basic mechanical components, including conveyor belts, idlers, pulleys, and water pumps.
• Perform structural repairs, hard facing, and replace heavy wear-parts (such as crusher liners and shaker screens) using welding, cutting, and grinding equipment.
• Rebuild and fabricate parts.
• Order parts from approved vendors and drive Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
• Strictly adhere to MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) and OSHA regulations, execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, and maintain a hazard-free work area.
• Observe aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas during operation to identify anomalies by sight or sound and perform minor adjustments.
• Record and maintain service logs, lubrication reports, and maintenance records for plant equipment.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding & cutting

Reading blueprints

Safety compliance (MSHA/OSHA)

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting torches

Power/hand tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

Vulcan Materials Company in Sanger, CA, seeks a Plant Maintenance Technician to ensure site reliability through high-quality inspections, preventive maintenance, and routine tasks with minimal supervision. You will replace basic components, repair heavy wear-parts, and support mobile equipment while maintaining logs and safety compliance.

Applicants should have 2–5+ years in mechanical maintenance within aggregate/mining sectors, HS diploma/GED, and MSHA/OSHA familiarity.