Aggregate Maintenance Operator

Job Summary

The Aggregate Maintenance Operator performs a combination of duties involving general maintenance/operation and fabrication in and around a large aggregate plant.

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, an employee assistance program, and a retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$32.00 - $40.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily service requirements of an aggregate plant for preventative maintenance issues
• 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
• Work with other maintenance workers to complete large upgrades and other plant repairs
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
• Work with cranes, rigging, and manlifts to remove and replace parts and components at all facilities
• Operate equipment as needed to complete jobs for maintenance, specific projects, and as needed 

Education

High school diploma or GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work safely and follow rules and procedure outlined by company policies and applicable state and federal laws
• Must be flexible with work locations and hours.  Plants are located throughout the Central Coast from Paso Robles to Lompoc
• Fabrication skills inlcuding structural welding, chutes, hoppers, and feed boxes.
• Must be capable of welding in all positions. Primarily stick welding with some wire welding on certain projects
• Available to work overtime, extednded hours, and weekends as required for timely project completion
• Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools as appropriate
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to left 95 lbs infrequently, 50 lbs frequently and climb stairs/ladders up to 45'

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
• Understanding of the type and quality of materials being produced at the facility
• 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.