Plant Mechanic

Plant Mechanic

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products.

Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Plant Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety
• Daily maintenance and repair of the plant
• Performing special maintenance projects and maintenance and repair on all facility equipment
• Troubleshoot and determine appropriate repairs, replacing defective parts as needed
• Maintain machinery and mechanical equipment in use at the plant
• Complete necessary paperwork and communicate maintenance needs to management
• Follow all safety regulations set forth by the company
• Maintain a clean work environment
• Operate a front end loader and help wherever needed
• Lift 50 pounds alone and stand a good part of the day
• Work in varying weather conditions, in dust and noisy areas
• Perform substantial walking, bending, stooping, lifting or working in awkward or strained positions
• Work overtime and some weekends as business needs determine

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Front End Loader experience preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the maintenance field is preferred
• General experience with industrial equipment and ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Ready Mix plant operations
• Ability to make simple electrical diagnosis and repairs
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations
• Must have a valid driver's license

What Preferred Materials offers you:

• Highly competitive base pay
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion

About CRH:

CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving services with 1400 locations nationwide. From coast to coast, Oldcastle Materials delivers quality, dependable results to customers ranging from federal agencies to small construction companies. Our culture is special as well. Our most valued asset is our people, and Talent Management is an ongoing process that helps us to identify, develop and leverage more than 18,000 employees.

CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.