Plant/Equipment Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Plant / Equipment Maintenance Technician

Industry: Construction / Trucking / Concrete
Reports To: Traffic Manager – Jason Bearden
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, mechanically skilled Plant / Equipment Maintenance Technician to support daily operations at our concrete plant. This is a hands-on, wide-ranging position responsible for preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and tool control across a diverse mix of equipment, vehicles, and plant systems.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working across many types of equipment and understands that uptime, safety, and organization directly impact production. The development, tracking, and upkeep of a complete preventative maintenance (PM) system and tool inventory system are primary functions of this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all on-site equipment, including but not limited to:

  • Concrete batch plant systems

  • Overhead cranes

  • Air and water lines

  • Overhead doors

  • SkyTraks / telehandlers

  • Forklifts

  • Skid steers and excavators

  • Passenger vehicles and commercial motor vehicles (CMVs)

• Conduct vehicle and equipment inspections, ensuring compliance with DOT and company requirements

• Manage vehicle registrations, inspection records, and maintenance documentation

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems

• Coordinate with outside vendors when specialized repairs are required

• Develop, maintain, and update a computer-based preventative maintenance tracking system, including:

  • PM schedules and service intervals

  • Repair histories and inspection records

  • Accurate, up-to-date equipment status

• Manage shop tools and maintenance equipment, including:

  • Maintaining a complete tool inventory

  • Tracking tool usage through a checkout / return system

  • Ensuring tools are maintained, calibrated when required, and stored properly

  • Identifying missing, damaged, or worn tools and recommending replacements

• Communicate equipment condition, downtime risks, and maintenance priorities to management

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized shop and plant maintenance area

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical background with experience working on plant equipment, heavy equipment, and vehicles

• Ability to troubleshoot across multiple equipment types and systems

• Comfortable and reliable using a computer or tablet to track maintenance, inspections, and tool inventory (required)

• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently

• Strong understanding of shop safety and lockout/tagout procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanic, brake, or equipment-related certifications

• Experience in a concrete plant, construction yard, or industrial maintenance environment

• DOT inspection experience

What This Job Is (and Isn’t)

• ✔ A hands-on, varied role with real responsibility and ownership

• ✔ A mix of wrench-turning, troubleshooting, and digital tracking

• ✔ A position critical to plant uptime and safety

• ✘ Not a single-machine or single-skill mechanic role

• ✘ Not an office-only position