About this role
Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
- Perform and assist with both preventative and corrective maintenance on asphalt plant equipment.
- Conduct routine inspections and help repair or replace components such as conveyor belts, screens, wear components, pumps, and other plant parts.
- Help keep plant machinery operating efficiently and minimize equipment downtime.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Assist in identifying mechanical and operational problems throughout the plant.
- Troubleshoot equipment and systems including dryers, mixers, conveyors, electrical controls, and related plant components.
- Work with supervisors and other maintenance personnel to determine the appropriate repairs and solutions.
Equipment Operation
- Operate plant machinery as needed to test equipment following maintenance or repairs.
- Safely operate equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, and other machinery when required.
- Verify that equipment is functioning properly before returning it to normal operation.
Welding & Fabrication
- Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and general fabrication work to repair or modify plant components.
- Fabricate parts and make equipment repairs as needed to support plant operations.
Safety & Work Environment
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and required precautions.
- Properly document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and equipment issues.
- Maintain an organized and clean work area.
- Communicate equipment concerns and maintenance needs to supervisors and other plant personnel.
Qualifications
- Mechanical Ability: Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work on industrial plant machinery and systems.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Capable of identifying equipment problems, determining potential causes, and assisting with effective repairs.
- Welding & Fabrication: Experience with welding, torch cutting, grinding, and general metal fabrication.
- Equipment Operation: Comfortable operating various types of industrial and plant equipment.
- Safety Mindset: Knowledge of safe work practices and the ability to recognize and avoid workplace hazards.
- Communication & Teamwork: Able to communicate clearly and work effectively with supervisors, mechanics, and other plant employees.
Additional Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and extended hours when necessary.
- Must be physically capable of lifting, moving, and positioning large equipment components.
- Must be able to climb silos, aggregate bins, conveyor structures, and other elevated areas while performing job duties.
- Must occasionally be able to lift up to 100 pounds of force and frequently pull up to 50 pounds .
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying materials from floor level to waist level.
- Must be able to push and pull objects requiring similar levels of force.
- Physical requirements may include, but are not limited to, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, kneeling, squatting, bending, climbing, and working from elevated locations.
Essential Functions & Working Conditions
This position works in a safety-sensitive environment.
- Work conditions may include substantial levels of noise, vibration, and heat. Exposure may be intermittent but can present risks including hearing damage and other bodily injury.
- Employees may regularly encounter dust, dirt, and other materials associated with asphalt plant operations.
- The work environment includes potential hazards such as elevated work areas, moving machinery, electrical equipment, hot materials, and other mechanical hazards.
- This position is primarily outdoors and employees may be exposed to changing and sometimes extreme weather conditions.
- Employees are expected to follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while performing job duties.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Company Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- And More!
EOE – We encourage ALL qualified candidates to apply!
Apply in person at 220 Industrial Blvd., Moore, OK 73160 , apply online at silverstarconst.com , or call (405) 317-7680 if you need assistance.