Job Description

Overview

SRM Concrete is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician who enjoys hands-on work, solving problems, and maintaining equipment in a dynamic environment. The company, a leader in the ready mix concrete industry, values quality and service, providing a supportive workplace for its team members.

Responsibilities

  • Handle a wide range of maintenance tasks to keep the plant running strong.
  • Inspect equipment and systems regularly to identify potential issues.
  • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to avoid breakdowns.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues.
  • Use welding skills to fabricate, repair, or reinforce plant equipment.
  • Work with plant leaders to prioritize maintenance tasks.
  • Maintain clear records of maintenance work performed.
  • Learn new techniques and stay updated on safety protocols.
  • Collaborate with outside experts for specialized repairs.
  • Identify and correct safety hazards in the plant.
  • Assist in various tasks as needed to support the team.

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience in plant, industrial, or manufacturing maintenance.
  • Experience in a concrete plant is a plus.
  • Skilled in electrical work, plumbing, and welding.
  • Quick-thinking problem solver under pressure.
  • Strong communication skills for teamwork and solo work.
  • Commitment to safety and familiarity with safety regulations.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical training or vocational degree is a bonus.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate plant machinery.
  • Willingness to complete pre-employment screenings.
  • Availability for emergency repairs, including nights and weekends.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Home daily after every shift.
  • Closed every Sunday for personal time.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Dallas, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Dallas, TX currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$39/hr across 48 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Dallas, TX

We're tracking 130 other active welding openings in Dallas, TX right now, from 76 different employers. 57 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,287 other active welding openings from 583 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Dallas, or widen the search to Texas.

SRM Concrete currently has 1 other opening live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (35), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (25), and Zachry Group (22). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Abernathy at $45/hr, Arlington at $40/hr, and Pasadena at $37/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Dallas, TX

Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Plant Maintenance Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.