Purpose
The Plant Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a wide range of heavy equipment and plant machinery. This role supports the operational integrity of the rock plant, asphalt plant, belt lines, and associated vehicles, ensuring safe and efficient performance through hands-on mechanical expertise. Responsible for maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of ready-mix trucks, semi-trucks, batch plant, and other heavy equipment. This position requires mechanical skills such as knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems.
Focus & Scope
Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below:
Maintenance & Repair:
- Perform scheduled and routine maintenance in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
- Diagnose, disassemble, inspect, repair, rebuild, and reassemble components including engines, power trains, hydraulics, fuel systems, and electrical systems.
- Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain and repair plant-specific equipment such as crushers, screen bearings, wire cloth screens, chutes, liners, and rollers.
Mechanical & Technical Work:
- Use hand and power tools, cutting torches, and welding equipment for fabrication and repair.
- Perform welding tasks (stick or wire-feed) for structural repairs and custom part fabrication.
- Assist with repair or replacement of injectors, starters, water pumps, radiators, and brakes.
Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance:
- Inspect and repair ready-mix trucks, semi-trucks, batch plants, and other mobile equipment.
- Conduct oil changes, lubrication, and other preventative maintenance tasks.
- Operate forklifts, loaders, and other equipment to support maintenance and material handling.
Shop & Site Support:
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, shop, and service truck.
- Load and unload tools, parts, and supplies manually or using hoists, forklifts, and other equipment.
- Pick up parts and assist with inventory management.
General Labor & Site Cleanliness:
- Perform labor tasks such as shoveling, sweeping, washing, and general site cleanup.
- Operate pressure hoses to clean equipment and work areas.
Administrative & Communication:
- Complete all required paperwork, including inspection reports, parts orders, and maintenance logs.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding repair needs and progress.
- Adhere to all company safety policies and practices.
Other Duties:
- Support cost control and efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned to support plant operations and maintenance.
Role Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
- High school diploma or GED; technical/vocation training in mechanics or related fields preferred.
Experience & Industry Expertise:
- Cutting, torching, grinding, welding, rigging, use of hand tools, operation of equipment, knowledge of aggregate and asphalt materials and products, ability to work in a team environment safely and productively.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn how to work on heavy equipment.
- Must have valid Driver License.
- Performs responsibilities with minimum supervision. Communicates effectively with other employees and supervisor.
Specific Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and pneumatic components.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
- Must demonstrate ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize and manage multiple assignments ensuring all repairs are made in timely manner.
- Must develop and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally with diverse groups of people.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to speak, write and understand English at a proficient and understandable level.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure, remaining composed and professional while receiving direction.
- Ability to make decision and solve problems efficiently when faced with scheduling and or delivery issues with Mechanic Lead direction.
- Ability to drive all yard equipment.
Competencies
- Relationship Management
- Business Acumen
- Communications
- Organization and Management
- People Management
- People Development
- Technology: Microsoft Office
- Technical competence in business and/or finance
Equipment Used, Physical Demands, and Work Environment
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequency Key:
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- Seldom = Less than .5 hour per day
- Occasionally = .5 to 3 hours per day
- Frequently = 3 to 6 hours per day
- Continuously = more than 6 hours per day
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Postures & Movements:
- Frequent to Continuous: Walking, sitting, standing, climbing stairs/ladders, bending, reaching (at/below shoulders), neck movements (extension, flexion, rotation), foot controls
- Occasional: Kneeling, squatting, twisting at waist, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulders
- Seldom: Crawling, lying down
Lifting Requirements:
- Up to 100 lbs: Seldom lifting of tools, parts, and equipment (e.g., sprockets, rollers, screens, gas cylinders)
- Heaviest item lifted alone: Sprocket - 100 lbs
Carrying Requirements:
- Up to 100 lbs: Seldom, distances ranging from 1 to 200 ft
- Heaviest item carried alone: Sprocket - 100 lbs for 1-5 ft
Object Manipulation:
- Fine Manipulation: Frequent (e.g., computer, phone, grease gun, hardware)
- Simple Grasp: Frequent (e.g., tools, paperwork, driving)
- Gross Grasp: Occasional (e.g., rollers, screens, bearings)
- Powerful Grasp: Occasional (e.g., air gun, wrench, hoses, climbing)
MENTAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL DEMANDS
Basic Work Abilities:
- Follow instructions, maintain pace, respond to feedback: Occasional to continuous
- Adhere to procedures, respond to changes: Continuous
Attention to Task/Details:
- Simple and complex tasks: Occasional to frequent
- Organize/multitask: Occasional to continuous
Interaction with Others:
- Coworkers: Continuous
- Public interaction, training, supervision: Occasional to frequent
Decision Making:
- Problem-solving, autonomy, independent decisions: Occasional to continuous
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Indoor/Outdoor Work: Frequent to continuous (shop, control room, plant grounds)
- Temperature Extremes: Cold (30F), heat (105F), humidity, dust/wind
- Noise & Vibration: Frequent (crushers, equipment, power tools)
- Fumes/Odors: Occasional (diesel, welding fumes, solvents)
HAZARDS:
- Mechanical: Frequent to continuous
- Electrical: Occasional (e.g., welding in rain)
- Toxic: Occasional (e.g., manganese liners, chromium)
- Explosive: Seldom (e.g., fueling vehicles)
- Radiation: Seldom (arc welding)
REQUIRED SAFETY GEAR:
- Safety glasses, hard hat, high-visibility apparel, long pants, sleeved shirts, above-ankle leather boots, gloves (cut-resistant, rubber, leather). Additional PPE (dust masks, respirators, kneepads, earplugs, rain gear) provided as needed.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Essential:
- Welding tools, power tools (frequent)
- Service truck, water truck (occasional to frequent)
- Forklift, man lift (seldom to occasional)
- Computer (seldom)
Non-Essential:
- Aggregate/asphalt plant, heavy equipment (occasional)
BASE SALARY RANGE:
$71,667 - $100,333
The range displayed reflects the range the company reasonable expects to pay for the position. The actual base salary is subject to variation due to the role, level, geographic location, relevant education, training, or experience, among other factors.
Employer Disclosure Statement
The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Teichert and its subsidiaries pride themselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform Robert Maxey (RMaxey@teichert.com) if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Notice to Staffing Agencies
Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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Teichert, Inc.
Jul 16, 2026