2nd Shift Maintenance/Laborer

About the role

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The 2nd Shift Maintenance/Laborer will primarily be accountable for plant upkeep, including daily shoveling and sweeping. The Maintenance/Laborer may operate plant equipment in order to maintain daily production of the plant. When the plant is not running, the Maintenance/Laborer will also assist in performing plant repairs and maintenance, and other plant duties.

Essential Functions

• Service and maintain heavy equipment including loaders, skid steers, and haul trucks in order to keep the plant clean and in production
• Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment's safety manual
• Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment
• Maintain plant maintenance including but not limited to daily shoveling, sweeping, general plant housekeeping, and any necessary repairs or services to mobile and stationary equipment
• Ensure the proper safety incident procedures and reporting processes are followed, bringing safety concerns to the attention of the Plant Manager
• Communicate with management and staff on conditions of stationary and mobile equipment, as well as any possible improvements or ideas
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent

Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
• Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
• Working knowledge of US Aggregates Safety and Operating principles
• Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management, or customer
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
• Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to get things done
• Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills preferred
• Problem-solving skills
• Self-motivation and team orientation
• Ability to be trained to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to stand or walk on level or uneven ground continuously
• Must have the ability to ascend and descend railcars, ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks
• Must have the ability to bend, crouch, and/or kneel at the waist or knees
• Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather