Industrial Field Service Plant Mechanic

Overview

Industrial Field Service Plant Mechanic – 2500034L. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. This role supports high-volume Ready-Mix concrete operations in the Southwest DC area, acting as the mechanical backbone of multiple critical production facilities. It is a mobile field role offering autonomy and the opportunity to be the expert on mechanical health across multiple sites.

Employee referrals are eligible and a sign-on bonus is offered.

• Precision Rotating Equipment Service: Execute preventive maintenance and perform complex repairs on screw conveyors, mixer drums, and material pumps. Include bearing replacement, shaft alignment, belt/chain tensioning, and seal installation on rotating machinery.
• Batch Plant System Repair: Troubleshoot, repair, and replace components integral to the batching process, including material gates, pneumatic actuators, air compressors, feeders, and scales.
• Heavy Component Rebuilds: Conduct scheduled maintenance and critical failure rebuilds on major processing equipment, including servicing agitator blades in mixers, wear-part replacement in screw conveyor troughs, and overhauling large water/slurry pumps.
• Fabrication and Structural Repair: Independently perform heavy-duty field welding (SMAW and/or GMAW) to repair and reinforce structural components such as hoppers, silos, chutes, and plant framing, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Use hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and repair control systems for flow gates, valves, and material delivery components. A basic understanding of electrical controls and safety procedures is required to work with electrical teams.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM): Implement lubrication schedules, track component wear, and use systematic inspection techniques to anticipate and prevent equipment failures.
• Safety Leadership: Manage LOTO procedures and uphold OSHA and company safety standards on every job site.
• Other Responsibilities: Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in Ready-Mix Concrete, asphalt, cement, or high-volume material handling environments.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proven expertise in industrial mechanical repair, welding/fabrication, heavy hydraulics, and power transmission systems.
• Autonomy: Disciplined self-starter capable of managing a repair schedule across multiple locations with minimal supervision.
• Certification (Preferred): Relevant welding or industrial maintenance/millwright certifications.
• Physical Ability: Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in all weather; able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work-Life Balance: Year-Round 30-hour Weekly Guarantee to provide more consistent hours and mitigate weather-related workload fluctuations.
• Company Culture: Commitment to excellence, trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safety: Industry-leading health and safety standards with a focus on a safe work environment.
• Meaningful Work: Your work supports the construction of roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing across the United States.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and more from day 1.
• Time Off: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• Retirement: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and Development: Ongoing technical and safety training to advance your career path.

Hourly Range: The hourly range for this role is $23.88 – $35.00. This range excludes discretionary bonuses or equity. Compensation is based on skills, experience, and market data.

Company Vehicle: Use of a fully-equipped service truck for all site travel.

Note:

This description preserves the original job information. It does not imply any guarantees of employment or posting status.

Location: Primary

Location:

Virginia-Gainesville. Organization: GM - VA/MD/PA/DE.

Schedule:

Full-time.

Equal Opportunity: Vulcan Materials Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.