Job Description
Job Description
Plant Mechanic – Tulsa, OK
Industry: Heavy Civil / Aggregates / Construction Materials
Status: Full-Time
Timeline: Immediate / ASAP
Reporting Line: Reports to VP of Fleet / Fleet Leadership
Role Summary
A heavy civil / aggregates operation in the Tulsa area is seeking an experienced Plant Mechanic to support crushing operations and overall plant maintenance.
This is a plant-first role, not a general fleet mechanic position. The individual will primarily work on crushers, screeners, conveyors, and plant systems, while also supporting heavy equipment and trucks as needed.
Position Overview
- Primarily based at a plant location (not a travel-heavy field role)
- Reports into fleet leadership but supports plant operations directly
- Focused on maintaining uptime across crushing and material processing systems
- Open to Tulsa-area candidates first; OKC/regional candidates considered if strong
Core Requirement (Non-Negotiable)
- Direct, hands-on crusher experience is required
- Must have worked on crushers, not just around them
- Strong preference for candidates who can:
- Troubleshoot independently
- Perform teardown and rebuilds
- Maintain and repair plant systems with minimal direction
Primary Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair crushers and plant processing equipment
- Maintain and repair:
- Screeners
- Conveyors
- Feeders and related systems
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues
- Utilize diagnostic tools/software (CAT ET, John Deere, etc.)
- Support maintenance of heavy equipment and heavy-duty trucks as needed
- Report breakdowns, parts needs, and repair priorities to fleet leadership
- Perform post-repair inspections to ensure proper operation
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately and on time
- Maintain a clean work area or service truck and address spills immediately
- Follow all safety protocols and PPE requirements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of heavy equipment repair experience
- Required:
- Hands-on crusher repair and maintenance experience
- Preferred:
- Experience with screeners, conveyors, and plant systems
- Heavy-duty truck repair experience
- Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred
- Must have own tools
- Basic computer skills for work orders and diagnostics
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a production environment
Candidate Profile
- Plant-focused mechanic who understands downtime = lost production
- Comfortable working around active crushing operations
- Able to diagnose and fix issues without constant supervision
- Reliable, safety-focused, and accountable
- Backgrounds may include:
- Aggregates / quarry
- Asphalt / paving
- Sand & gravel
- Heavy civil construction
- Crushing operations