Utility Operator | South

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

About the role

This seasonal, full-time hourly position assists plant and pit operations to run smoothly. Responsibilities include daily maintenance and safe operation of heavy equipment to produce aggregate, assisting at different plant locations, and supporting managers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe production of aggregate.
• Mobilize and demobilize aggregate processing plants.
• Maintain orderliness, cleanliness, and safety at the aggregate processing plant and surrounding work area.
• Assist with aggregate processing plant maintenance and repair, including shoveling, changing out screens, rollers, and liners.
• Report equipment maintenance and repair needs to the Area Manager.
• Coordinate work with other crew members to ensure safety.
• Load bins, hoppers, aggregate trucks, and other equipment.
• Operate other equipment as needed (Dozer, Backhoe, Scraper, Skid Steer, Loader).
• Act as a team player and follow directions from management.
• Travel to plant/pit locations as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or
• One to three months of related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience running a loader or conveyors.
• Previous experience working with and around tractor-trailers, side dumps, etc.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, stoop, crouch, crawl, stretch, sit, reach, and grasp.
• Lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Extended work hours.
• Work in high places (approximately 50 feet in the air).
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Work in a moderate noise environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $22 – $28 per hour, based on experience.
• Paid Time Off.
• Strong Health Plans to choose from.
• Dental & Vision Plans.
• Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability.
• Position-specific personal protective equipment provided.
• 401K with company match.