REEVES | Asphalt Plant Maintenance Technician - Duncan, SC

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company’s founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com. 

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Mission

 

Reeves Construction Company is seeking qualified candidate for the Asphalt Plant Maintenance Technician position serving the Piedmont regional asphalt plants - Duncan, Piedmont, Pacolet, Blacksburg.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

• Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with OSHA and Reeves standards.
• Repair and Maintain Plant Equipment. Perform repairs and maintenance throughout the plant including screen changes, conveyor belt repair and adjustment, wear parts replacement, crusher liner changes, and water pump service. Perform cutting, grinding, and welding as needed. Lubricate, clean, and perform other small services to heavy mobile equipment and stationary equipment in order to maximize performance and limit downtime.
• Inspect Equipment and Structures. Perform daily inspections and maintenance of the plant equipment in order to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions. Routinely perform oil samples, interpreting results and making recommendations based on analysis.
• Document and Record Information. Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed on a daily and monthly basis regarding all equipment. Enter and maintain service reports for all the equipment in written or electronic form. Enter and maintain service and lubrication reports regarding the plant equipment used to ensure preventative maintenance is up to date.
• Monitor Processes and Materials. Monitor and review the plant, specifically various aggregate crushing, washing, and screening areas to identify problems and ensure safety and materials compliance.
• Handle and Move Objects. Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and plant.
• Perform General Physical Activities. Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

 

Required Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

• Previous experience in the aggregate or construction industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of industrial maintenance, construction, or aggregate production is preferred.
• Must be able to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Mechanical Skills - Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
   

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).  
• Stick welding: 1 year (Required)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
• MIG welding: 1 year (Preferred)

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

 

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  
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