Job ID: 1133-VB
Job Title: Asphalt Plant Mechanic
Department: Asphalt Plant
Job Location: Vero Beach, Fl
Reports To: Plant Manager
Who is OHLA USA?
We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.
Community Asphalt, founded in 1980 as an asphalt paving contractor, based in Miami, Florida, and part of OHLA USA since 2006, has since become specialized in general road construction and transportation infrastructure. From its four operation and plant facilities in Miami-Dade, Fort Myers, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, the company boasts extensive geographic coverage throughout South Florida, focusing on all aspects of transportation infrastructure development, primarily for state and local authorities. Community Asphalt continues to provide traditional paving services which include grading and paving, pavement milling, surveying, excavation, on and off-road hauling, drainage, utilities, base finishing, and highway sweeping. The company also provides engineering, contracting, design and build and finance and more complex PPP contracts services. These projects include parking lots, industrial and retail complexes, road and highway construction, and airport runways.
Summary
Our company has an immediate opening for Asphalt Plant Mechanic in Vero Beach, Fl. The Asphalt Plant Mechanic will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain fixed plant mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment including crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, washing and classifying equipment, and other equipment used in the processing of aggregate products.
JOB DUTIES:
- Able to work safe and follow all Federal and State laws and regulations as well as company policies.
- Inspect equipment for safe and proper operation and perform preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.
- Inspect, diagnose, and perform repair and maintenance of all plant equipment, using a variety of hand tools, power tools, shop machines, hoists, etc.
- Install and replace bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, idlers, motors, couplings, etc.
- Make major repairs to crushers, changing jaw dies, bearings, bushings, crusher mantles, etc.
- Repair conveyor belts, feeders, and hydraulic systems.
- Proficiently work with outside contractors on special projects.
- Have a willingness to operate individually or within the constraints of a team environment.
- Available to work 6-days per week plus overtime.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 years of hands on maintenance experience (or formal technical training), troubleshooting and repair.
- Must have knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Must have knowledge of mechanical moving parts (chains, bearings and rollers).
- Must be able to weld and torch, certification a plus.
- Must be able to read and fabricate from drawings.
- Have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Able to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Able to work in all types of weather including hot, cold, dark, and wet conditions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma or its equivalent is required.
- Must possess a minimum of three years repair/maintenance experience at an asphalt plant.
- Previous experience in operating various types of heavy mobile equipment is preferred but not required.
- Requires solid knowledge and understanding of proper operation and capabilities of the equipment.
- Must be able to recognize various products by sight and to understand proper plant operation.
- Previous experience operating an asphalt plant desired.
- Good mechanical repair, accurate math skills and communication skills are required. Previous computer experience is preferred.
- A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to engage in strenuous physical activity.
- Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
- Requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting and reaching.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
BENEFITS WE OFFER: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discounts, Paid Holidays, PTO & 401k Program Match!
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran's Preference, E-Verify Statement and Drug-Free Workplace
OHLA USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We uphold an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and actively seek to recruit veterans in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We participate in the E-Verify program, confirming the employment eligibility of all our newly hired employees. We are a drug-free workplace.
