Plant Maintenance Mechanic/Utility Person

50167 Heidelberg Materials NE LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on ready mix plant equipment across multiple locations. You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and inspect and replace components to maximize uptime.

Qualified candidates will diagnose complex equipment, work independently, and support safe, reliable operations. The role requires travel between plant sites and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment and heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and travel between multiple ready mix plant locations as needed.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on ready mix plant equipment to maximize operational uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems associated with plant operations.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace components including conveyors, mixers, motors, gearboxes, and related production equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on ready mix concrete trucks as needed, including routine inspections and mechanical repairs.
• Partner with operations teams to support safe, reliable, and productive performance across multiple ready mix plant locations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Electrical systems

Heavy equipment

Job description

Line of Business: RMC

About Us 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

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on ready mix plant equipment to maximize operational uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems associated with plant operations.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace components including conveyors, mixers, motors, gearboxes, and related production equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on ready mix concrete trucks as needed, including routine inspections and mechanical repairs.
• Partner with operations teams to support safe, reliable, and productive performance across multiple ready mix plant locations.

What Are We Looking For

• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to established procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and travel between multiple ready mix plant locations as needed.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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

$35.00 per hour

• 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.

Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world’s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.