Aggregate Plant Laborer

Colas Canada; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative leader in heavy civil construction, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and operating essential equipment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors year-round, contributing to projects that uphold the highest standards of safety and environmental conservation. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, the company provides excellent benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans. If you are ready to take on challenges and grow in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Mechanical proficiency and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily plant equipment and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Operate various pieces of heavy equipment safely.

Skills

High School Graduate or GED

Willingness to learn

Mechanical proficiency

1-2 years industry experience

Knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabrication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com .

Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

Job Summary

Maintain plant daily preforming routine maintenance tasks (i.e. lubrication, major and minor repairs) and clean up (i.e. shoveling, washing with a high-pressure hose, running a skid steer loader). Operate and maintain in a safe manner various pieces of equipment, such as, but not limited to, front end loader, off road haul truck, road grader, water truck, service truck, skid steer loader.

Main Responsibilities

Lubrication of all plant and fleet equipment – requires lifting of grease/lubrication containers (approximately 50 lbs.) Adding vital fluids to all reservoirs and noting any additions on daily equipment sheets.

Replacement of machine parts weighing as much as several hundred pounds.

Perform pre startup inspections of assigned equipment. This may require the climbing up, over, and or on top of assigned equipment.

Operate various pieces of equipment

Ability to work in heights and sometimes tight spaces

Skills

• High School Graduate or GED
• Willingness to learn, take direction and follow safe work procedures
• Willingness to work weekends and long hours during peak season
• Capable of working outdoors year round
• Mechanical proficiency
• 1-2 year’s industry experience
• Knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabrication

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground to the waist

Ability to sit or stand for hours at a time

Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

Ability to work in high and sometimes confined spaces

Our company is not only an outstanding place to work, but we also have great benefits too! These include health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, and many more!

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying