Job Details
Job Summary:
The laborer/maintenance will primarily be accountable for plant upkeep, including daily shoveling and sweeping. The laborer/maintenance may operate plant equipment to maintain the plant's daily production. When the plant is not running, the laborer/maintenance will also perform plant repairs, maintenance, and other plant duties.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Maintain plant maintenance, including but not limited to daily shoveling, sweeping, general plant housekeeping, and any necessary repairs or services for mobile and stationary equipment.
- 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, and greasing equipment and understanding the equipment's safety manual.
- Perform pre-shift and end-of-shift checks and maintenance on 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 stationary and mobile equipment conditions, as well as any possible improvements or ideas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Other Requirements: - Ability to service all stationary equipment units with the help of service and OEM manuals.
- Must have the skills and safety mindset to work in close proximity to Crane and Boom trucks.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivation and team orientation.
- Ability to be trained to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner.
- Use gas or electrical welding equipment to weld, braze, and or cut.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Determine proper rod selection for welding either ferrous or non-ferrous material.
- Must have the ability to fabricate components from instructions on blueprints.
- Have the ability to repair bearings, speed reducers, shafts, pulleys, couplings, sheaves, and belts.
- Have the ability to repair crushing, screening, and conveying equipment.
- 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 customers.
- 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.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Physical Requirements: - 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.
- Ability to work 1st and 2nd shift hours: This role will be primarily 2nd shift (typically 2p-10p) during the production season. Winter maintenance will be first shift (typically 7a-3p).
About US Aggregates:US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies.
Learn more at and www.heritagebuilds.com.
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