Ground Hand​/Utility Laborer

C-Rae Materials is hiring a dependable Ground Hand / Utility Laborer to support our quarry team. This hands-on position helps keep our plant clean, equipment maintained, and daily operations running safely. Previous experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

The Ground Hand / Utility Laborer supports daily quarry operations by keeping work areas clean, assisting with equipment and plant maintenance, and helping the team maintain safe, efficient production. This position involves hands-on outdoor work around crushing, screening, and material handling equipment.

• Clean around crushers, screens, conveyors, transfer points, and other plant equipment.
• Remove spilled material and debris using shovels, brooms, and other tools.
• Assist with routine maintenance and repairs, including replacing screens, rollers, belts, and other components under supervision.
• Help identify and report equipment problems, material blockages, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist with water hoses, dust control, and general site upkeep.
• Carry tools, supplies, and materials needed for maintenance and production.
• Operate assigned equipment only after receiving required training and authorization.
• Follow MSHA requirements, company safety procedures, and applicable lockout/tagout procedures. Never clear jams or work on equipment until it has been properly isolated and secured.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and communicate with operators before entering equipment work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support quarry operations.
• Assist with minor plant maintenance and repairs, including bearing replacements, rollers, belts, and other components under supervision.
• Operate skid steers and other support equipment after completing required training and receiving authorization.
• Help move materials, clean work areas, and transport tools and supplies using assigned equipment.
• Follow required lockout/tagout procedures before assisting with maintenance or clearing equipment.

• Previous quarry, construction, or industrial labor experience preferred; willing to train the right candidate.
• Ability to use basic hand tools and follow instructions.
• Dependable attendance, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to complete required MSHA training.
• Availability to work overtime, weekends, and varying schedules as needed.
• Experience operating skid steers or other heavy equipment is a plus. Basic mechanical skills and previous maintenance experience are preferred.

• Work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, noise, and other quarry conditions.
• Frequently stand, walk on uneven ground, bend, stoop, climb, and shovel.
• Lift and carry tools and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance or lifting equipment as needed.
• Perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.