Asphalt Plant Groundperson

Position Overview

Individual shall perform various duties around the facility which include general laboring, equipment operation, welding, and equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Required to join Local Union as a condition of employment.
• Assists the plant foreperson with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.
• Maintains and operates a skid steer, dump truck, and water truck safely and efficiently.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Performs welding and fabrication duties as required.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Performs manual tasks in a safe manner, such as shoveling, sweeping, and jackhammer operation.
• Must be able to work at heights up to approximately 100 feet.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications

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

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of asphalt operations a plus.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid conditions, airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and may require protective equipment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion