Grounds & Yard Support Technician

Turner Mining Group; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group in Syracuse, NY is looking for a Laborer to support plant and yard operations. The role involves performing general labor tasks, assisting with cleanup and material handling, and ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates should have a strong awareness of safety practices, effective communication skills, and the ability to work reliably as part of a team. Successful candidates may need to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor safely and efficiently.
• Strong awareness of safety practices and willingness to follow established procedures.
• Capability to learn site processes and operate basic tools or equipment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform general labor tasks to support plant and yard operations.
• Assist with cleanup, material handling, and equipment preparation.
• Monitor material flow and communicate issues to operators and supervisors.
• Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support production teams by completing tasks that keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Ability to perform physical labor safely

Strong awareness of safety practices

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability and adaptability

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Perform general labor tasks to support plant and yard operations
• Assist with cleanup, material handling, and equipment preparation
• Monitor material flow and communicate issues to operators and supervisors
• Follow all safety procedures and help maintain a clean, organized work area
• Support production teams by completing tasks that keep operations running smoothly

What Are We Looking For

• Ability to perform physical labor safely and efficiently
• Strong awareness of safety practices and willingness to follow established procedures
• Capability to learn site processes and operate basic tools or equipment
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well with a team
• Reliability, attention to detail, and readiness to adapt to changing needs

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.