Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Salary

Seasonal Work: Yes

Company Work Truck Provided

Cold River Materials Benefits: 

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description   An Aggregate Crusher Plant Mechanic is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below.

Key Duties 

• Must have strong working knowledge of an Aggregate Crusher plant operation
• Must have strong knowledge of electrical operation
• Must be able to read and comprehend repair manuals in its entirety
• Analyze malfunctions and repairs
• Operate and inspect plant to diagnose defects
• Dismantle and reassemble plant equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Weld broken parts and structural members
• Examine parts for damage and/or excessive wear
• Test overhauled equipment to insure operating efficiently
• Ability to direct and guide team members engaged in cleaning parts
• Ability to direct and guide team members assisting with assembly and disassembly of Aggregate Crusher plant belts and parts
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Qualifications and Requirements 

General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Mechanic with experience working in an Aggregate Crusher plant preferred.

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. 
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is preferred for this position, with an emphasis on Aggregate Crusher Plant Operations. 

Physical Demands 

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Aggregate Crusher Plant Mechanic to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day.  Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Work is often performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways. 
• Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Capable of operating concrete vibrators for extended periods of time.
• Physical dexterity to pour, grade and finish concrete, involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
• Ability to maintain balance while working on water craft or other surfaces.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Aggregate Crusher Plant Mechanic encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project. 
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees. 

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.  
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task. 
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act 
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports 
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.  
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.  

Cold River Materials owns and operates six state-of-the art mining facilities strategically located to serve our business partners throughout the Northeast region. All six of our locations offer a wide range of aggregate products used by the construction industry today. From base gravel to crushed concrete and asphalt stone, Rip-rap material to pea gravel and other decorative backfill material—Cold River Materials manufactures aggregates for all manner of projects. For decades, Cold River Materials has remained one of the most highly trusted names in aggregate manufacturing and supply throughout New England. Our reputation is based on our commitment to producing top-quality materials, competitively priced and guaranteed to meet the exact needs of our clients and customers.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace. 

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.