Aggregate Plant Maintenance Lead 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Lead
Location: Goodyear - Desert Aggregates Facility
Company: Desert Aggregates

Why join us?
At Desert Aggregates, we’re building a strong, team‐driven culture where every member matters. If you bring a strong work ethic, a friendly attitude, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in our growing aggregate processing operation. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, company-sponsored 401(k), vacation, holiday pay, and a real opportunity to lead and grow in a high-energy environment.

What you’ll do:
As Maintenance Lead on our 2nd shift (approx. 2 :00 pm – 12 :00 am), you will:

• Lead and supervise a maintenance crew working on our crusher and wash plant operations.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to plan, prioritize, and execute maintenance and repair activities.
• Conduct plant walk-throughs and inspections ahead of planned work; identify and evaluate systems or equipment needing maintenance.
• Delegate tasks based on team member skills, assist with advanced troubleshooting, inspect and verify completed work.
• Track crew time, materials and resources for inventory and job‐costing.
• Support and coordinate safety meetings, ensure use of all required PPE, appropriate lock-out/tag-out procedures, and safe practices in varied weather and elevated work situations.
• Work alongside the team —flexibility and hands-on style are expected.
• Must be available up to 6 days/week as needed; be ready for variable schedules including weekends and long hours (10-12 hrs/day) during peak production.

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience leading or supervising maintenance crews (heavy equipment, plant operations preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities—able to assess systems, determine repairs, and plan maintenance schedules.
• Excellent leadership, delegation and communication skills; able to manage workflow and priorities across a team.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team; flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Valid driver’s license; pre-employment drug test required.
• Physically able to lift 50-100 lbs; able to perform work in outdoor conditions, at heights, in all weather.
• Must observe all safety rules and wear required PPE (hard hat, safety glasses Z87, safety-toed boots, gloves, long pants, short/long sleeve shirt, hearing protection, ).
• Schedule: 2:00 pm-12:00 am (with seasonal/production adjustments). Willing to work 5-6 days/week, with Saturday required.

What we offer:

• Bi-weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with 4% matching
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time
• A dynamic work environment with opportunity for growth and leadership

Keywords to help you find us:
Sand & gravel, crushing, crushers, wash plant, maintenance lead, shift supervisor, aggregates, plant maintenance

Next steps:
If this sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your résumé along with a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience leading maintenance teams in production/aggregate settings.