Yard Worker

Job Description

Job Description

As a valued member of our team, the yard worker will work in a company plant, or a facility used to store or produce premixed concrete or related aggregates. Under general supervision perform a variety of yard related duties, including cleaning and preventative maintenance activities to help keep production equipment and the yard in good working condition.  

 Benefits:

• PPO/HMO Health Insurance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• PTO (Paid Time Off) 
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Overtime pay
• Direct Deposit
• Training Program
• Strong Safety Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

 Pay:

• $20-$24 based on experience

 Essential Functions

·         Check, wash and perform minor repairs of equipment, plant, and other company assets. 

·         Keep concrete loading area clean and organized. 

·         Operate hydraulic lifting equipment, i.e., forklifts, front loaders, aerial lifts etc. 

·         Operate front loader for loading or moving aggregates or concrete residues. 

·         Check and clean the water-recycling system daily. 

·         Inform plant manager or batch man of material usage throughout the day.  

·         Report any problems found on equipment to Maintenance. 

·         Operate service trucks or other company vehicles as needed. 

·         Follow all safety rules, including the use of personal protective equipment applicable to the performance of his/her job duties. 

·         Report safety hazards and incidents to appropriate management. 

·         Conduct all assigned tasks according to procedures unless directed to do otherwise. 

·         Safely load and unload equipment and materials onto vehicles/plant. 

·         Assist in maintaining orderliness of yard. 

·         Follow directives accurately and efficiently. 

·         Effectively communicate with supervisor and co-workers.

·         Report potentially unsafe conditions.

·         Conduct facility maintenance and repairs as required.

·         Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing 10-45 lbs. when needed.

·         Will climb up and down ladders, stairs, and equipment throughout the course of a shift. 

Non-Essential Duties:

·         Safely operate hand and power tools, pumps, and electrical equipment.

·         Maneuver drivers/operators around and under the plant.

·         Assist in refilling water tanks on trucks.

·         Instruct drivers on the location to dump excess material.

·         Perform other duties as assigned by management. 

Core Competencies:

·         Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

·         Effective time management skills.

·         Use fine manipulation of controls and tools.

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