Plant Ground Utility Person

Primary Responsibilities

This position involves the safe and efficient utility duties at Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Plants and Stone Terminals. Candidates will work as part of a two‑or three‑man operation. Teamwork and cooperation are essential. Plants produce HMA at night to supply paving operations, so candidates must be able to work nights.

• Safe and efficient maintenance and clean up duties at an HMA Plant and unloading of rail cars at Stone Terminals.
• Compliance with company safety standards and related paperwork.
• Ability to learn plant operations to fill in when required.
• Repair and maintenance of plant components.
• Compliance and monitoring of site environmental requirements.

• Thorough understanding and compliance with company safety policies.
• Must be able to work nights on a steady basis.
• Must work well and communicate with customers, management, and fellow employees.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Mechanical competence.
• Capability to complete required paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Operational knowledge of HMA plants and ability to operate equipment safely is helpful.

Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA, MSHA, and state agencies. Protective equipment that may be required includes hardhat, safety glasses, face shield, welding helmet, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, respirator, air monitor, reflective safety vest.

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

The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Frequently required to talk or hear. Must stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; may taste or smell. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and heat. Frequently works outside and has exposure to some vibration.

• This position pays an hourly range of $35–$37.
• Health and wellness programs.
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.