Plant Construction Technician (Water Crew)

Job description

$1,500 Employee Referral Bonus Eligible

Job Summary

Construction & Maintenance Plant Technician duties include all aspects of plant construction, plant repair, and plant maintenance including but not limited to steel fabrication, welding, cutting with a torch, and steel erection. The position requires a working knowledge of electrical and plumbing practices as related to field construction. Travel to other facilities and overnight travel will be required. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aggregate production processes, as well as experience in operating and maintaining heavy machinery.

Essential Functions

• Knowledge and experience of plant construction, plant repair, and plant maintenance including but not limited to steel fabrication, welding, cutting with a torch, steel erection, electrical, and plumbing practices.
• Provides assistance in equipment inspections and identifies conditions (wear, alignment, function, etc.) and monitors performance as directed.
• Reports plant and/or equipment conditions to appropriate personnel as required. Assists plant and /or shop personnel with repair and maintenance.
• Performs duties safely, responsibly and proficiently.
• Must be willing to work any shift and overtime as required.
• Excellent print reading and layout skills preferred.
• Repairs, replaces, disassemble and/or reassemble all plant processing equipment.
• Fabricates and erect steel structures.
• Provides a wide variety of welding and construction services.
• Maintains shop and processing equipment.
• Assists and trains other technical level employees.
• Must be able to work required overtime and flexible work schedule
• Assists plant and/or shop personnel with repair and maintenance as required and/or maintenance personnel in performing repairs on stationary equipment such as crushers, conveyors, vibrators, screens, speed reducers, feeders, air compressors, etc.
• Will work outdoors and exposed to varying and/or extreme weather conditions (i.e., heat, wet, cold, etc.)
• Will be required to work in high and/or precarious places or cramped work space that requires getting into difficult place.
• Must be able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; grip, climb, reach, shovel, squat, crawl, or pull, push, as well as, bend and lift.

Travel

This role will be based out of Fredericksburg, VA and travel up to 90% of the time to various work sites throughout the region, New York to North Carolina. This role will utilize a company vehicle to be on the road from Monday-Friday supporting projects throughout our division. Overnight stays required as needed. Critical Competencies

Communication

• Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.

Team Player

• Establishes trust with team members, stating clear expectations and accountabilities. Recognizes group morale and acts to protect or build as necessary.
• Safety Awareness- Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks an environments.

Personal Accountability

• Honoring your commitments to yourself and others. Acknowledging and correcting your own mistakes. Taking full ownership to address and fix problems vs. deflecting blame to others.
• Problem Solving- identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. This involves identifying the problem, diagnosing the cause, finding practical solutions, implementing fixes, and adapting to unexpected challenges.
• Work Ethic- Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.

Responsibilities

Education

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• Two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field is preferred.

Experience

• Skilled Construction experience preferred
• 3 years prior experience in aggregate maintenance, mechanical, millwright, or fabricating skills preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to or the ability to learn to read and interpret blueprints.
• Experience welding and cutting with a torch
• Operate and maintain aggregate crushing and screening equipment
• Knowledge of steel fabrication and erection
• Excellent mechanical and troubleshooting skills
• Basic electrical and plumbing skills
• Sufficient skill levels to recognize non-routine equipment condition problems, understand instructions and duties and report on equipment condition.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Other Requirements

• Frequently works near moving, mechanical parts, and vehicular traffic.
• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours and weekends as needed.
• Travel required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report in order to operate company over the road vehicles.

Hourly Range

the hourly range for this role is between $22.00 - $33.00. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors, including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data. JD Disclaimer Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.