Quarry Maintenance Mechanic

Job ID: 512409

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates. Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants. Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania. Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Are you a mechanically inclined tinkerer who likes the challenge of taking apart machines and putting them back together?

Quarry Maintenance Mechanic, 3rd shift - Wharton, NJ

Overview and Impact

Responsible for the safe maintenance and repair of quarry plant processing equipment to ensure production can satisfy customer demand.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to maximize plant productivity. 

• Perform workplace inspection.

• Perform housekeeping as deemed appropriate by supervisor.

• Check and maintain conveyor belts, scrapers, skirt boards, idlers, pulleys, guards and bearings.

• Check and maintain oil levels in gearboxes, crushers, and screen.

• Make sure that all guards, grease lines, etc. are put back in place and secured upon completion of a task.

• Perform cutting and welding tasks to repair plant processing equipment.  This also involves lifting, placing, and fitting replacement steel and parts as required to complete the task.

• Complete all clean up related to task before task is considered finished.

• May operate heavy equipment if needed.

• May be called upon at the discretion of the supervisor to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist other departments if necessary.

• Wear a hardhat, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection and respirator as needed.
• Ability to rig, lift, and work safely around cranes (upon training).
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required by manager.

• Regular and timely attendance is required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Required Experience/Education/Skills

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or 3+ years of practical work experience.
• Advanced mechanical skills needed.
• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions in a safe manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work professionally with other personnel.
• Ability to read English.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Tolerate working at heights and in confined spaces.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills

• Cutting and welding skills (required at CPQ).

• Knowledge of production equipment used in the operation.

Perks/Benefits/Comp Range (NJ)

• Company paid health benefits
• Company paid Annuity
• Pension
• Up to 4 weeks PTO, plus paid holidays
• OT Eligibility
• Shift differentials
• Rates start at $29.57
• And more!

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees will continuously move left and right. They will frequently remain stationary, reach, lower oneself to the floor, rise to a higher position, and lift their body into spaces to perform work. Employees will occasionally drive, use fine motor skills, and use repetitive motions. They will frequently lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment 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 the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees are exposed to noise, moving equipment, dust, and are expected to work with others. Frequently, employees are exposed to hot weather, cold weather, and wet weather. Occasionally, employees may be exposed to high heat and windy conditions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.