Posted Date:07-Jan-2026 (CST)Closing Date:06-Feb-2026 (CST)
Location:Salem, KY, USAPay Rate:$26.59 - $30.39 per hour
Pay Type:per hourEmployment Type:Full Time

The Cumberland River Quarry in Salem, Kentucky is currently recruiting for a Plant Mechanic.

Plant Mechanic-Classification Description:

  • Weld in flat position
  • Use a torch with a straight tip
  • Replace rollers on conveyors
  • Flexco a belt
  • Replace drive belts on a conveyor and tighten correctly
  • Read a tape measure
  • Run drill press to drill liners
  • Maintain tools and equipment/service truck
  • Weld in flat, vertical and overhead position
  • Use a torch with a straight and scarfing tip and know what tip size to use
  • Signed off Gradalls/man lifts
  • Operate a track torch
  • Lay out drill pattern on liners
  • Train a belt
  • Maintain a good attendance record, have a good attitude towards the job, be responsible for minimal to no property damage incidents. (All incidents are subject to review by management)
  • Complete job duties to the satisfaction of their supervisor
  • Weld in flat, vertical, and overhead positions no matter the material/thickness
  • Use an air arc or the lance
  • Have some understanding of the mechanics of the crushers/shakers
  • The ability to hear a noise at plants and know you have an issue
  • Fabricate
  • Replace drive belts on crushers/shakers and tighten correctly
  • Keep work area clean after job is complete
  • Must be self-motivated

    Basic Requirements:
  • Do you have the ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts?
  • Do you have the willingness and flexibility to work weekend or overtime as needed?
  • Do you have the ability to do manual labor including lifting items as heavy as 50 pounds?
  • Do you have the ability and desire to work during inclement conditions including extreme heat and cold?
  • Do you have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and preform repetitive bending and stooping when required?
  • Do you possess excellent communication skills and work well with all personnel at the Quarry?
  • Are you motivated and a self-starter?
  • Interested employees must be in current classification for 12 months before applying
  • If awarded position, employee must stay in this new position for at least 12 months before applying for a new position

Cumberland River Quarry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes Affirmative Action for Females/Veterans/Minorities/Disabled. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact ApplicantAssist@pbsgc.com or call 1-888-870-8296.

Please note: This employment position may be considered a Safety Sensitive Position related to the operation of equipment or working in proximity of operating equipment, working over or adjacent to water, working at a height, or a particular assignment regulated by license, credential, or contract which stipulates the position or work as Safety Sensitive.

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