Plant Maintenance / Ground Person 2nd Shift

Lehigh Hanson Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid leave

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Plant Maintenance / Ground Person for the 2nd shift to support crushing and screening operations. You will perform maintenance, lubrication, and inspections on crushers, screens, and conveyors, while ensuring safe and efficient plant performance.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong 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 varying conditions.
• Experience with welding or cutting tools is a plus.
• Capable of following procedures and documenting maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize plant operations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Observe machinery to locate trouble and perform repairs.
• Lubricate bearings and replace parts as needed.
• Repair and maintenance of crushers, screens, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Start equipment to observe operation and detect problems.
• Maintain safe access to the plant area from spills.
• Inspect or test failed parts and report needs.
• Operate bearings, speed reducers, shafts, motors, belts, and related components.
• Fill in as Haul Truck Operator as needed.
• Train to operate the production plant.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Outdoor work

Stick welding (plus)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Plant Maintenance / Ground Person 2nd Shift

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 4pm-2am required and some Saturdays 1pm-9pm during crushing season.

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.

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

What We Offer

$24.50 per hour with an additional $1.00 per hour differential for second shift

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus paid out in two installments (6 months and 1 year)

Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.


• 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

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.