Job Summary Performs a variety of general labor tasks in a pit or a quarry or at a preparation plant. Laborers generally performs their duties during rotating shifts that vary while the hours of operation of the business, under direct supervision. This job interfaces, on a daily basis, with the rest of the operations in this location. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate and timely fashion due to the fact that every single work activity in our line of business is crucial for the whole operation.Job Responsibilities
Shovel muck, stone, gravel, sand from around conveyors
Shovel material onto conveyors
General housekeeping in the pit, plant, office, and quarry facilities
Clean working areas, using high pressure water hose
Dig and maintain drainage ditches
Assist mechanics and semi and skilled personnel in procuring and moving parts, material, and equipment.
Assist with scheduled maintenance and major repairs.
Assit with cleaning parts, material, and equipment
Performs job functions during mandatory overtime periods, as assigned
Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed, which will include operating mobile and plant equipment
Perform other tasks as assigned by the leadman or supervisor or Leadman
Qualifications
Prior experience required, equivalent to thirty days or more of training or experience.
Ability to perform emergency rescue.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to perform work according to a routine, while maintaining standards of performance.
General knowledge of safety, environmental and other federal, state, and local regulations.
Proper operation of all equipment.
Proper discharge of duties by the company laborer will be measured, in part, by the degree of efficiency of performance, as measured through visual observation and periodic verification.
Ability to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.
Basic mathematical skills, including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers and basic units of measurements.
Be able to read, write, and speak English
Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctioning and respond accordingly.
Ability to comprehend additional training presented to him/her in relation to the performance of the work duties.
Ability to develop mechanical and/or welding skills for future promotion.
Working Conditions
Ability to work scheduled shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends
Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
Must wear protective equipment while at the location
Physical Requirements
Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment
Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls
Must be able to pass a drug test prior to employment.