Plant Mechanic

The Cumberland River Quarry in Salem, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Plant Mechanic.

• Weld in flat position
• Use a torch with a straight tip
• Replace rollers on conveyors
• Flexco a belt
• Replace drive belts on a conveyor and tighten correctly
• Read a tape measure
• Run drill press to drill liners
• Maintain tools and equipment/service truck
• Weld in flat, vertical and overhead position
• Use a torch with a straight and scarfing tip and know what tip size to use
• Signed off Gradalls/man lifts
• Operate a track torch
• Lay out drill pattern on liners
• Train a belt
• Maintain a good attendance record, have a good attitude towards the job, be responsible for minimal to no property damage incidents. (All incidents are subject to review by management)
• Complete job duties to the satisfaction of their supervisor
• Weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions no matter the material/thickness
• Use an air arc or the lance
• Have some understanding of the mechanics of the crushers/shakers
• The ability to hear a noise at plants and know you have an issue
• Fabricate
• Replace drive belts on crushers/shakers and tighten correctly
• Keep work area clean after job is complete
• Must be self-motivated

• Do you have the ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts?
• Do you have the willingness and flexibility to work weekend or overtime as needed?
• Do you have the ability to do manual labor including lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds?
• Do you have the ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold?
• Do you have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and perform repetitive bending and stooping when required?
• Do you possess excellent communication skills and work well with all personnel at the Quarry?
• Are you motivated and a self-starter?
• Interested employees must be in current classification for 12 months before applying
• If awarded position, employee must stay in this new position for at least 12 months before applying for a new position

Cumberland River Quarry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes affirmative action for females, veterans, minorities, and disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact  or call

Please note:

This employment position may be considered a safety sensitive position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as safety sensitive.