2nd Shift Maintenance/Laborer

Heritage Construction + Materials • Delphi, IN

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About The Position

The 2nd Shift Maintenance/Laborer is primarily responsible for plant upkeep, including daily shoveling and sweeping. The role may operate plant equipment to support daily production. When the plant is not running, the employee assists with plant repairs and maintenance and other plant duties.

The position services and maintains heavy equipment, including loaders, skid steers, and haul trucks, and performs fueling, oiling, greasing, and equipment checks. It also supports general plant housekeeping and repairs or services to mobile and stationary equipment. The employee follows safety procedures, reports safety concerns to the Plant Manager, communicates equipment conditions and improvement ideas to management and staff, and performs other assigned duties.

US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis, with more than 20 operations across Indiana. Since 1967, it has provided stone, sand, gravel, and industrial mineral products and is part of The Heritage Group’s family of companies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule.
• Read, write, and communicate in English and understand basic math.
• Working knowledge of US Aggregates safety and operating principles.
• Work as part of a team, take direction, follow work rules, and take on additional responsibilities as needed or assigned.
• Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and team orientation.
• Ability to be trained to complete tasks safely and effectively.
• Ability to stand or walk continuously on level or uneven ground; ascend and descend railcars, ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks; bend, crouch, or kneel; and lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outside most of the time and withstand extreme weather, including hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain heavy equipment, including loaders, skid steers, and haul trucks, to keep the plant clean and in production.
• Fuel, oil, and grease equipment, and understand the equipment’s safety manual.
• Perform pre-shift and end-of-shift equipment checks and maintenance.
• Maintain the plant through daily shoveling, sweeping, general housekeeping, and necessary repairs or servicing of mobile and stationary equipment.
• Follow safety incident procedures and reporting processes, and bring safety concerns to the Plant Manager’s attention.
• Communicate with management and staff about stationary and mobile equipment conditions and possible improvements or ideas.
• Complete applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory.
• Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and other information handoffs from team members, management, or customers.
• Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities, including continued development in alignment with company core values, competencies, and skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED