Repair Plant - Ready Mix

City of Lincoln; Sun Valley (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401 (k) Retirement Plan

Paid Sick time

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Direct Deposit

Paid weekly.

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

City of Lincoln is seeking a ready-mix repairman to perform maintenance, repairs, and improvements on concrete batch plants and supporting equipment, including laying concrete, setting forms, and mechanical troubleshooting.

You will travel to remote locations, dismantle and replace parts, maintain pipe systems, weld as needed, and mentor operators to keep plants running safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from the ready-mix repair manager and travels to remote locations to perform repairs with minimal supervision.
• Dismantles defective machines and installs new or repaired parts.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repairs gauges, valves, and regulators.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Grades, compacts, sets up, and places 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 and adheres to safety protocols (OSHA).
• Communicates with the repair foreman to understand operator needs and plant deficiencies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Welding

Heavy lifting

Problem solving

Communication

Forklifts/tractors

Job description

• Base Pay $34.00 - $38.00 / Hour

Description

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:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• 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.