Asphalt Plant Laborer

Job

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

• Responsible for a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures for themselves and co-workers by using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of the plant is completed. Routine and daily housekeeping duties.
• Responsible for keeping the plant clean.
• Report all major maintenance problems to Foreman or Superintendent
• Perform general laboring duties when necessary. May be called upon to run small power tools such as a jack hammer. Lifting, carrying & holding material, tools and supplies.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High school diploma or General Education Degree GED is preferred.
• Related experience preferred but not required

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to work independently, without close supervision to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
  Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work extended hours if needed.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
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