Lead Plant Maintenance Mechanic - Ready-Mix Concrete Plant
Heidelberg Materials · Huntington, WV
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Reliability
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level reliability role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Huntington, WV.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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How this role compares
Against 1695 other live reliability postings in the US.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$103k, from 96 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Team leadership 50%
- PLC 39%
- Welding 35%
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Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Heidelberg Materials
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Send a short, curious note
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Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from Heidelberg MaterialsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Line of Business: RMC
About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
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What You'll Be Doing
- •Lead maintenance activities across multiple ready mix plant locations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- •Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on plant equipment and systems.
- •Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and prioritize repairs to minimize downtime.
- •Perform maintenance and repair work on ready mix concrete trucks as needed.
- •Partner with plant and operations teams to drive equipment reliability, safety compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Are We Looking For
- •Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and repairing industrial plant equipment and heavy-duty vehicles.
- •Ability to lead maintenance activities, coordinate work priorities, and support team performance across multiple locations.
- •Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- •Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and preventative maintenance best practices.
- •Effective communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently.
Conditions of Employment
- •Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
- •Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and maintain a valid driver's license.
Work Environment
- •Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.
What We Offer
- •$31.00 per hour
- •401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
- •Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- •Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- •Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- •AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- •Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays