Cement Plant Utility Laborer – Growth & Benefits

Oldcastle; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking a Utility Laborer to perform general clean-up, material handling, and operations support in a cement plant environment. The role emphasizes safety compliance, equipment operation, and adherence to plant policies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic reading/writing skills, with willingness to learn and train. The position offers growth opportunities across North America and requires physical stamina for lifting and operating

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required, must be 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a related manufacturing organization is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided.
• Ability to safely and effectively use and operate a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, walk-behind skidsteer, concrete saw, loader, motorized sweeper, brick saw, water hose, air hose, sledgehammer, air lance and other equipment as assigned while performing job duties.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to specified policies and procedures, performs general clean-up and material handling duties.
• Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.
• Promotes and follows all plant safety guidelines.
• Performs general clean-up duties using a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, jack hammer, concrete saw, walk-behind skidsteer, wheelbarrow, sledge hammer and motorized sweepers, and vacuum truck.
• Assists in removing and installing refractory lining in the kiln, preheat tower, coolers, and other related plant equipment.
• Performs cleaning of plant and mobile equipment including the following but not limited to: unplugging chutes and silo feeders; cleaning the inside of dust collectors and tower cyclones using water and air hoses; and unplugging preheat tower vessels, feed pipes, conveyor drags, augers, belt conveyors and troughing rolls.
• Cleans building roofs and removes snow when necessary. Occasionally cleans drain ditches and catch basins. Uses shovels and an air lance to perform these duties.
• Assists in screening grinding balls and recharging mill grinding ball load.
• Performs janitorial and ground keeping duties which include, but are not limited to, changing air conditioner filters, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, watering and trimming.
• Performs vacation relief, fills other positions as needed, performs other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor or Production Manager.
• Operates mobile equipment: Forklift, Dump Truck, Bobcat, front-end loader, haul truck, water truck, sweeper, backhoe, and manlift.
• Continuously observes all safety rules and keeps work areas clean.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is seeking a Utility Laborer to perform general clean-up, material handling, and operations support in a cement plant environment. The role emphasizes safety compliance, equipment operation, and adherence to plant policies.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and basic reading/writing skills, with willingness to learn and train. The position offers growth opportunities across North America and requires physical stamina for lifting and operating