Aggregate Plant Maintenance | Operator

The Aggregate Plant Maintenace / Operator is responsible for operating equipment as needed and perform safe repair, maintenance of mining equipment typically found in an aggregate facility including, but not limited to screen decks, material screws, conveyors, pumps, dust collectors, bins, silos, hoppers. This individual is expected to complete pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections, submit required daily documentation, and assist in plant operations as needed.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

• Perform safety/mechanical inspections of the plant and equipment
• Address any housekeeping issues within the work area
• Troubleshoot, and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
• Monitor, repair and change worn parts
• Proper use of company provided and/or own tools to complete repair and maintenance tasks
• Able to use welder and cutting torches to repair and maintain plant equipment
• Operate loader and other equipment as needed
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
• Understand all CalPortland policies and procedures
• Understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations
• Good attendance and punctuality are a must
• Able to work irregular and extended hours and weekends to complete maintenance, repairs within the facility
• Proper use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) always
• Other duties as assigned

High School Diploma/GED

• Safety Sensitive position
• Ability to work alone and within a team
• Operate heavy machinery including loader, dozer, water truck and haul truck
• Ability to load dump trucks safely and efficiently
• Familiarity with aggregates and construction materials – sand, gravel, crushed rock, etc.
• Abilitiy to work under pressure
• Ability to work overtime; extended hours and weekend work as required for timely project completion
• Travel locally between locations
• Have experiences including: welding, fabricating, belt splicing, and/or familiarity working around crushers, screens, sand screws, etc.
• Knowledge of various aggregate plant equipment including hoppers, feeders, conveyors, screens, crushers, and track mounted screens and crushers
• Current drivers license and clean driving record
• Familiarity with mine site safety rules and regulations
• Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand tools and equipment as necessary
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain) for shifts up to 12 hours in length
• Able to lift 50lbs pounds frequently, up to 100 pounds occasionally, climb stairs/ladders, and walk on uneven or rough terrain
• Punctual and reliable, with adequate means of transportation to arrive at work when scheduled

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. FMCSA regulated and Safety Sensitive positions require on-going drug and alcohol testing.

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