Aggregate Maintenance Operator

Job Summary

The Aggregate Maintenance employee performs a combination of duties involving aggregate plant maintenance.  The selected candidate will work out of the Scheerer Plant in Apple Valley and will be required to work a swing shift.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full-time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$30.00/hour to $36.00/hour based on experience. 

Responsibilities

• Complete daily service requirements and handle preventative maintenance issues at plants
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
• Monitor, repair, and change worn parts
• General maintenance and welding for wear prevention of equipment
• May be required to operate loader and other equipment as needed
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping will be required 

Education

High School diploma or equivalent. 

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure
• Available to work overtime; extended hours and weekend work as required for timely project completion
• Must be flexible with work location; plants are portable
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in all weather conditions; majority of work is outside at a mobile crushing facility
• Ability to lift 95 lbs. infrequently, 50 lbs. frequently, and climb stairs/ladders up to 24 feet
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time based on work to be completed 
• Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools as appropriate

Preferred:

• 4+ years of experience with open-pit sand and gravel operations
• Working knowledge of aggregate production and associated equipment, and understanding of operations and safety requirements for the equipment
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Familiar with MSHA regulations; MSHA annual refresher training
   

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing.