Aggregate Plant Maintenance | Operator

Job Summary 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.

Benefits At Cal Portland, 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 t’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.

Responsibilities  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 Cal Portland 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

Education

High School Diploma/GED Requirements/Qualifications 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

Conditions of Employment 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.#LI-CS1