Plant Operator

IA Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you will operate crushing plants and material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner. This union position offers competitive pay and a strong commitment to safety and employee well-being. You will be part of a culture that emphasizes innovation and personal growth, while contributing to the success of infrastructure projects. With a focus on safety and teamwork, this role is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to learn new skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Short term disability

Long term disability options

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy machinery and equipment safely.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and maintain an excellent safety culture.
• Responsible for the safe operation of all assigned equipment.
• Complete daily inspection and maintenance checklist.

Skills

Ability to operate equipment efficiently

Able to communicate with supervisors and peers

Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures

Independent worker and strong team member

Adaptable to changing conditions

Able to perform heavy lifting

Welding and fabricating experience

Experience working at heights

Job description

IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within the Pennsylvania Division, a Colas USA subsidiary. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, encouraging innovation, and applying new technology. IA is a family first focused company with an outstanding culture of safety for employees and their loved ones. To learn more about IA Construction visitwww.iaconstruction.com/.

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com.

Job Summary

Operate crushing plant and material handling equipment at our Lippert aggregate location efficiently and safely. This is a union position.

Starting union rate is $18.79

Main Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety culture
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all assigned equipment
• Complete daily inspection and maintenance checklist
• Participate in pre-shift safety huddles
• Responsible to follow all onsite MSHA and environmental requirements
• Perform routing maintenance and any necessary equipment repairs as needed
• Responsible for timely reporting of incidents and accidents to supervisor
• Responsible to inform Plant Superintendent or Managers of any potential safety hazards

Skills

• Ability to operate equipment efficiently
• Able to communicate supervisors and peers
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes
• Independent worker as well as being a strong team member
• Adaptable to changing conditions
• Able to perform some heavy lifting
• Welding and fabricating experience preferred
• Experience working at heights

Physical Requirements

• Working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Employee will stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
• Able to use of arms, hands, fingers and legs for extended periods of time
• Will be required to lift and handle objects
• Comfortable working at heights

Company Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost
• Company paid short term disability and optional long term disability at employee cost
• 401K plan with company match
• Annual 2% company contribution
• Employee Assistance Program

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO 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
  

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email [e-mail].