Laborer - Aggregate

Team Elmer's; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Team Elmer's, an employee-owned heavy construction company, seeks a Laborer to work at our Alpena Quarry. The role involves operating the gravel crushing plant and performing maintenance to produce sand and gravel products.

Duties include monitoring crushing operations, daily inspections, lubricating machinery, and maintaining safety per MSHA/DOT/OSHA/MIOSHA rules. Night/weekend shifts may be required; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge of equipment, machines and tools used in crushing operations.
• Safety-focused and able to follow all company and regulatory safety rules.
• Willingness to learn and operate in a multi-craft team environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor crushing operations and operate the gravel crushing plant.
• Conduct daily inspections, maintenance, fueling and operation of equipment.
• Lubricate, adjust or repair machinery and replace parts as needed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Safety awareness

CDL preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

MSHA Training, preferred

Job description

Team Elmer's, an employee owned heavy construction company, is comprised of five division - asphalt, excavation concrete, aggregate and crane and rigging. Our Traverse City, Michigan-based company proudly employs more than 500 skilled professionals, and operates out of 15 Michigan locations.

Laborer Pits

Team Elmer's seeks to fill an opening for a Laborer to work at our Alpena Quarry. This position will operate the gravel crushing plant and necessary maintenance for the production of sand and gravel products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor crushing operations
• Performs maintenance of gravel crushing and screening plant
• Cleans up spilled material around conveyors using shovel and/or skid steer
• Operates the plant to provide maximum production and efficiency
• Move levers, depress foot pedals, and turn dials to operate skid steer
• Conducts daily inspections, maintenance, fueling and operation of equipment
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operator shall always maintain control of the equipment.
• Watch for any potential site or plant problems that are within your view.
• Produce material that will provide the most consistent, highest quality end products, under the direction of the Foreman and Aggregate Manager.
• Lubricate, adjust, or repair machinery and replace parts, such as gears, bearings, etc.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites, such as shoveling materials by hand.
• Know and follow all company safety policies as well as OSHA, MIOSHA, and MSHA regulations.
• Practice safety at all times including driving of company vehicles or use of equipment. Use PPE while on jobsite e.g. hard hat safety glasses, ear protection, high visibility vest, steel toe boots, pants, and gloves.
• Take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done.
• Work in conjunction and as a team.
• May assist other craft workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Valid license, CDL preferred or the ability to obtain within one year
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Clean driving record for past 5 years
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) Training, preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.
• Ability to work long hours performing repetitive movements.
• Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Ability to work in all environmental conditions but especially in a dry and hot environment for 10 or more hours a day.
• Good work ethic, punctuality and alertness.
• Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment, machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Welding experience a plus
• Ability to follow all company, MSHA, DOT, OSHA, and MiOSHA safety rules.

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