Yard Worker

Job Description

Job Description

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Summary/Objective:

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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

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.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours of work may vary at the plant or other location. Not eligible for remote work. Must be available 6 days a week and work overtime as job duties demand.

Travel Required : Estimated less than 10%

Preferred Education and Experience

• Related experience preferred but not mandatory.

• A valid driver’s license preferred.

• Forklift, Loader or other equipment operator certificate is ideal.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. In addition, be able to communicate effectively with other personnel.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.