Repair Plant - Ready Mix

City of Lincoln; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan - Company match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Paid Weekly

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking a ready-mix repairman to perform maintenance, repairs, and improvements on concrete batch plants and associated equipment. Duties include plant inspections, component replacements, piping work, and concrete placement to spec.

The role requires traveling to remote sites, following safety procedures, and collaborating with a small team to ensure reliable, timely repairs and high morale.

Qualifications

• Must have valid Class C driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and complete tasks on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from the ready-mix repair manager and travels to remote locations to perform timely repairs on ready-mix plants.
• Dismantles defective machines and installs new or repaired parts.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Grades, compacts, sets up, and places concrete per specifications.
• Inspects machinery and equipment and performs repairs as needed.
• Assists plant operators in scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.

Job description

• Base Pay $34.00 - $38.00 / Hour

A ready-mix repairman is responsible for performing regular maintenance, repairs, and improvements on concrete batch plants and supporting equipment. They may lay concrete, set forms, perform general construction repairs, or do mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and emergency repairs.

Essential Functions of the Position

• Takes direction from the ready-mix repair manager and drives to remote locations to perform timely and reliable repairs on ready-mix plants with minimal supervision.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Grade, compact, set up, and place concrete per specifications.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment and performs necessary repairs.
• Assists plant operators in scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs.
• Contributes to a positive team culture, ensuring a motivating and respectful environment that promotes high morale and productivity.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and company policies, ensuring the health and safety of all team members while on the job.
• Communicates with the repair foreman to understand the needs of the operators and deficiencies in the plants.

Skills and Knowledge

• Mechanical aptitude with a strong understanding of mechanical principles including gears, bearings, hydraulics and conveying systems.
• Hand tool proficiency.
• Welding and torching skills.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects through rough terrain.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with a small team.
• The ability to operate forklifts, manlifts, and tractors.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Driver record cannot contain any reckless driving offences, DUIs, leaving the scene of an accident, etc.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work with supervision, receiving instructions/feedback, coaching/counseling, and/or action/discipline.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work outside in various extreme weather conditions while sitting or standing for extensive periods of time.
• Ability to walk or climb through unfinished grade with loose and moist soil.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders of various lengths, sizes, and distances.
• Ability to kneel, lift, reach, or shovel up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance, Dental HMO/PPO, Vision, Basic and Voluntary Life, and Voluntary Accident.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan- Company match
• Paid Sick time.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations
• Direct Deposit
• Paid weekly.
• Employee Referral Bonus

This job description does not imply that the listed duties are the only responsibilities of an employee in this position. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed to ensure adequate workload coverage. Furthermore, employees must follow any job-related instructions and complete any other duties assigned by their supervisor. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and may be changed by the employer as organizational needs and job requirements of the job change.