Ready Mix Plant Maintenance Technician

**The Company**

The Sarjeant Company has been supplying construction materials and fuel to Simcoe County for over 130 years. Our steady growth in the Ready Mix Concrete, Aggregates, and Fuel businesses as well as Land Development is a result of our ongoing focus on innovative technology, outstanding customer service, progressive employment practices and community leadership. We value the commitment of our employees and provide a challenging and rewarding work environment. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are always mindful of our long term customer relationships, the corner stone of our success. A previous winner of Barrie’s Employer of the Year, The Sarjeant Company is considered one of the best places to work in Simcoe County

**The Role**

We have an opening for Maintenance workers to join our Ready Mix Maintenance Crew. The crew is responsible to make all repairs on plant equipment including; ready mix plants, conveyors and low pressure boilers.

**Responsibilities**
- analyze sources of trouble (or failures), devise a method of repair & proceed w/repair work;
- install, assemble, and adjust a variety of bearings, bushings, shafts, gears, and pins;
- inspect, lubricate and adjust machinery as needed
- replace/repair defective parts using hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, & welding equip
- rebuild or fabricate parts;
- operate power/hand tools & electric or gas welding equipment to complete tasks;
- grind and sharpen tools such as drills, cutters, etc., to keep them in good repair;
- observe all safety, health and environmental rules and practices such as wearing proper PPE, maintain tools and work area (i.e., housekeeping is neat)
- perform other duties as required

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Five years’ experience demonstrating thorough knowledge and troubleshooting abilities for operating and maintaining plant equipment
- Knowledge of electrical systems is an asset
- Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and boiler systems
- able to perform welding tasks: use gas or electrical welding equipment to weld, braze, and cut; weld a firm hold between two pieces of metal in a flat or vertical position; select rods and determine the weld size for either ferrous or non-ferrous material.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Basic carpentry, electrical, mechanical, welding, plumbing, plastic or sheet metal fabrication, or
- Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights. Must be able to lift heavy objects.

**Working conditions**

Must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment, exposed to weather elements, noise; must have the ability to work independently and problem-solve while working alone or as a part of a team.

**Physical requirements**

This work requires routine walking, standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing and carrying items. Able to work at heights. Able to lift and carry 50-pound loads safely.

**Other**

This is an outline of the work involved in this role and is not intended as a complete list of duties or responsibilities. All employees are expected to have a willingness to share in the responsibilities and duties of others when necessary to “get the job done” and to contribute their particular skills or expertise, however possible. This will require that the employee develop and maintain a good rapport with all members of our team. This focus will be to the benefit of the employee, our customers and the company.

Sarjeants offers an attractive and competitive compensation package, including retirement savings and health benefits.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $29.00-$34.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- ready mix plant maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
- boiler systems: 1 year (preferred)
- conveyor: 1 year (preferred)
- electrical systems: 1 year (preferred)
- welding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road