Yard Laborer

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this job is to ensure concrete plant is kept clean and hazard free with a professional appearance.

Pay Rate: $22-24 per hour

EXPECTED RESULTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

• Groundskeeping and general facility duties including sweeping/shoveling debris generated from production. Monitor production belt for hazards and remove as needed
• Keep dust level down and ensure EPA compliance, keep facility up to EPA standards to avoid violations and fines from regulatory bodies
• Landscaping tasks such as mowing lawn, trimming weeds and weed prevention, removing shrubbery, raking, etc.
• Housekeeping tasks such as stocking facility consumable materials and taking out trash. Painting as needed
• Operate heavy equipment such as bobcat, forklift, or loader operator as required
• Perform regular safety walkarounds to identify plant hazards within facility
• Assistance with closing out plant inspection and/or maintenance tasks
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The primary areas of responsibility include:

• Groundskeeping
• Landscaping
• Housekeeping

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work outside as an independent contributor performing manual labor
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and landscaping tools
• Ability to prioritize day to day tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a plant environment preferred
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

• Less than 10% - as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to various weather conditions including hot/cold temperatures and rain/snow conditions.
• Employee constantly stands, walks, uses fine motor skills, gross motor skills, eye/hand coordination, near vision and far vision.
• Employee frequently climbs, kneels, bends, reaches, lifts to 20 lbs, carries up to 20 lbs, pushes, pulls, and utilizes manual dexterity.
• Employee is exposed to loud noises, heavy machinery, moving equipment, oil, debris, solvents, smokes, gasses, fumes, and aggregate materials.
• Required PPE includes safety shoes above ankles, safety vests, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hats. Additional PPE requirements needed for special jobs such as welding, repairing, etc.

Posted: 8/10/23