Asphalt Plant Mechanic

Solterra Materials

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Position Title: Asphalt Plant Mechanic

Position

Purpose:

An asphalt plant mechanic is an hourly‑rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described below. It involves a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as workflow dictates.

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Solterra’s Core Values at the forefront.
• Strong working knowledge of asphalt plant operation and electrical operation.
• Read and comprehend repair manuals in their entirety.
• Analyze malfunctions and repairs.
• Operate and inspect plant to diagnose defects.
• Dismantle and reassemble plant equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Weld broken parts and structural members.
• Serve as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company safety policy.
• Foster a safety culture that promotes and enforces safe work practices.
• Proactively identify and remedy job‑site hazards.
• Examine parts for damage and excessive wear.
• Test overhauled equipment to ensure efficient operation.
• Direct and guide team members cleaning parts.
• Direct and guide team members assisting with assembly and disassembly of asphalt plant belts and parts.
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts.
• Any other duties assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Position is considered safety‑sensitive; subject to company drug and alcohol policy and OHSA regulations.
• All employees must wear appropriate PPE.
• Serve as a safety ambassador by complying with laws, enforcing safe work practices, and proactively identifying and remedying hazards.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, during a regular shift of at least eight hours. Must stand for extended periods, stoop, bend, crouch as required.
• Work often at heights up to 60 feet; requires climbing ladders, scaffolds, stair towers, narrow steps, passageways.
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes with hand power tools.
• Lift and carry at least 50 pounds personally, up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity for hand‑carrying generators, lumber, materials, forms, power tools, hand tools.
• Operate concrete vibrators for extended periods.
• Physical dexterity to pour, grade, finish concrete, involving stretching, proper leg placement, repetitive arm/hand motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to concurrent activities on construction site.
• Walk on uneven surfaces, natural ground in varying weather.
• May be certified to enter confined spaces; climb into excavations up to 15 feet, using ladders or crawling.
• Operate a man‑lift safely and productively.
• Maintain balance on plant or other surfaces. Work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment, within local, state, and federal safety guidelines.
• Must work outside, frequently for long periods in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles, machines, dust/debris.

• Full‑time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as duties demand.
• Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsites without exception (including staying away from home if necessary).

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 to 5+ years industry‑related experience required, emphasis on asphalt plant operations.
• Must understand work directions and communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.
• This is not an entry‑level job; requires demonstrable previous experience as an asphalt plant mechanic.
• Fluent in English (speak, read, write).

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor‑vehicle record. CDL license preferred and may be required for some departments/divisions.
• Passing pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening and background check required.

Solterra is an equal employment opportunity employer.