Operator/Laborer - Asphalt Plant

PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group•Pittsburgh, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Help build the roads that hold this region together - and learn a trade while you do it. As an Operator/Laborer, you'll be hands-on in the production of asphalt, working with power tools, heavy equipment, and a crew that takes real pride in what rolls out of these plants. If you like variety, want to build mechanical and welding skills, and don't mind getting your hands dirty, this is a great place to grow. Lindy Paving is the largest and most successful paving contractor and asphalt manufacturer in the Tri-State area - part of the PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group, ranked a Top 100 Contractor by Engineering News-Record. Voted one of Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work, more than once. Family-owned and values-driven - Safety, Quality, Integrity, Family, and Community aren't just words on a wall here. We offer union wages and top-notch healthcare, investing in the people who do the work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of plant production experience with construction aggregates (sand, gravel, or similar)
Welding ability required
Solid communication skills - able to read signs/signals and follow instructions, spoken and written
Willingness to join the union local and pass a pre-employment drug test
Must have correctable vision with reasonably good night vision.
Must be able to lift and carry 50 to 100 lbs. occasionally and /or 25 to 50 lbs. frequently and/or 10 to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects.
Requires manual dexterity and ability to bend, twist, turn, stretch, squat, kneel, sit and stand for extended periods.
Must be able to work in elevated, enclosed and sometimes hazardous areas in changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Handling construction aggregates and materials like sand and gravel
Working with hands and power tools - gas, electric, and compressed air
Operating mobile equipment: sweeper, forklift, bobcat, yard truck, water truck, and more
Helping with preventative maintenance and repairs on plant equipment and vehicles - including welding
Keeping plant areas clean and organized
Pitching in wherever the team needs an extra hand