Aggregates Plant Groundman

We are seeking an Aggregates Plant Groundman to join our team. If you’re interested in joining an established and growing company with opportunities for career advancement, we encourage you to apply and grow with us!

• This is a skilled position requiring the maintenance and up keep of the aggregate quarries, as well as various manual tasks including but not limited to the following: greasing the crushers/all equipment and keeping them in efficient working order; laboring/minor servicing of all equipment as needed, performing ground maintenance; running the loader if trained and needed.
  

• Performs basic maintenance and service on all quarry equipment as required.
  
• Shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, mechanical assistance, lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking.
  
• Cleans and maintain quarry daily.
  
• Keep crusher lubed and greased.
  
• Potential operation of loaders once properly trained. (Great career growth potential)
  
• Ability to weld and use cutting torch is a plus.
  
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.
  
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
  
• Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
  

Most time is spent outdoors although in the enclosed cab of mobile equipment. Occasional outside assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions, heat, cold, wet or dry. May have exposure to dust, sand, gravel, diesel, exhaust, lubricants, solvents, etc.

Work areas may often contain poor and unlevel ground conditions. Work area may have noise levels up to 90 dbs. Work areas require personal protective equipment such as, hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, high visibility vest or shirt, and hearing protection.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
  
• This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing at times.
  
• Must be able to frequently climb stairs and ladders. Must be comfortable with heights and the ability to work up to 100 feet. Ability to operate hand levers, foot pedals and steering wheel.
  
• Must be able to enter and exit equipment by climbing 6-step ladder up to 50 times daily.
  
• Ability to remain seated in equipment for up to 12 hours daily.
  
• Must have hand-eye coordination and vision to safely operate mobile equipment.
  
• Ability to read and interpret gauges and use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
  
• Bending, stooping, climbing and reaching are all required.
  
• Will be required to lift up to 50 lbs. as well as shovel up to 35 lbs. up to 10 hours per day. Must be able to safely maintain 3 points of contact when applicable.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, employees and managers.
  
• Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
  
• Ability to read, write and do mathematics.
  

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