Summary/Objective:

As a valued member of our team, the Plant Tech will be reporting to the shift supervisor to ensure the daily, efficient operation of the plant. You will perform minor repairs and maintenance to ensure continued plant operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Functions:

• Fabricate new or replacement parts for dump trucks, trailers, and wheel wash unit.

• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of plant.

• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the plant.

• Train new employees in the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s Safety Program and encourage all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

• Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.

• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.

• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.

• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

• Assist the Plant Lead with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.

• Inspect and perform maintenance on plant parts.

• Access the top of the tower to change screens and screen deck.

• Access incline conveyors for inspection and maintenance.

• Access all areas of the plant to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.

• Demonstrate knowledge of all applicable regulations affecting sand plant production, safety, environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance of such regulations; and ensure compliance with all regulations and permit conditions.

• Demonstrate the ability to follow directions.

• Must be able to accurately complete daily paperwork which includes plant production reports, material produced.

• Must be able to perform quality control duties and work with quality control techs.

• Must not be afraid of heights.

• Perform other maintenance related duties on-site as required by supervisors.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.

• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of plant and other heavy equipment.

• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.

• Understanding computerized controls and electronics.

Positon Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are specific to the assigned shift. Overtime is required.

Shift: 7:00pm to 5:30am

Travel Required: None

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Class C Driver’s License required.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous chemicals and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions. Employee must wear required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, ear protection, gloves and safety glasses. The Welder must be able to work quickly and skillfully with the hands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds. ________________________________________ This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee incumbent in this position. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.