Plant Mechanic - R0000005963-6464

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**General Summary**

The Plant Mechanic is responsible for the safe repair and maintenance of

equipment found in a high production aggregate production facility.

Equipment includes but is not limited to: asphalt plant, cone crushers,

jaw crushers, screen decks, material screws, conveyors, pumps, dust

collectors, asphalt drums, bins, silos, hoppers; hydraulic, pneumatic

and electrical machinery and systems.

- Perform safety and mechanical inspections of equipment.

- Address any housekeeping issues within the work area.

- Performs repairs on machinery and equipment, including but not

limited to: changing conveyor belts, repairing bearings, pulleys,

idlers, repairing and patching belts, screens and pumps; welding,

replacing steel on bins and chutes.

- Perform maintenance on machinery and equipment, including but not

limited to: screen changes, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

- Perform other duties as required.

**Education**

- High school diploma or GED

**Work Experience**

- Experience in industrial mechanical repair and maintenance.

- 2-4 years of aggregate plant repair and maintenance experience,

preferred.

- Experience working in an MSHA environment, preferred.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair.

- Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied

off.

- Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended

hours).

- Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all

weather conditions.

- Ability to work in safety sensitive setting, including exposure to

moving machinery and heavy equipment.

- Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and

complex environment.

- Ability to obtain an MSHA Part 46 certificate as required for the

job.

- Ability to utilize cut torches to repair and maintain plant

equipment.

- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

- Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to

ensure a safe work environment.

- Ability and willingness to abide by Granite\'s Code of Conduct

daily.

**Physical Demands**

- Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination

with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and

walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb

ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.

- Ability to effectively and efficiently work at heights up to 110

feet.

- Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 80 lbs. or

more.

**About Granite Construction Incorporated**

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and

is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the

nation\'s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials

producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity

Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,

religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,

protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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