Plant Utility Person

Sunrock; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks PTO

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

EAP

401k match

Career growth

Job summary

Sunrock is seeking a Plant Utility Person to support day-to-day maintenance and housekeeping at our asphalt concrete and aggregate plants. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple locations with potential overtime and weekends.

You will operate equipment, perform preventive tasks, and help maintain a safe, efficient plant environment. The ideal candidate has basic mechanical knowledge, safety awareness, and the ability to work independently within established procedures.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
• Able to safely use hand tools and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and follow basic safety instructions.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies and regulations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly plant environment.
• Operate equipment such as haul truck, skid steer, and front end loader.
• Perform general plant housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
• Inspect equipment and report issues.
• Assist with lubrication, changing oils, and replacing parts.
• Load and unload materials; maintain maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Safety minded

Read instructions

Math skills

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Plant Utility Person is responsible for supporting the day to day operations maintenance and housekeeping of asphalt concrete or aggregate plants This role plays a key part in ensuring plant equipment and facilities operate safely and efficiently This position requires flexibility to work across multiple plant locations and schedules including overtime and weekends as needed Work is performed with general guidance and the employee is expected to work independently within established procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all company safety policies
• MSHA and OSHA regulations
• Maintain a clean and orderly plant environment
• Perform general plant housekeeping and cleanup including
• Using high pressure hoses
• Maintaining drainage systems
• Removing debris such as stone sand and muck
• Inspect plant equipment and report mechanical issues
• Operate equipment such as Haul Truck Skid steer Front end loader Dump truck Sweeper
• Assist with maintenance and repairs including
• Replacing parts and components
• Lubricating machinery bearings gears conveyors
• Changing gearbox oils
• Identify equipment issues by observing performance and listening for irregular sounds
• Assist in assembling installing and maintaining Pipe systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Valves gauges and regulators
• Operate cutting torch andor welding equipment as needed
• Climb stairs and catwalks to perform maintenance tasks
• Load and unload materials and supplies
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records and reporting completed work
• Support team operations and production goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Minimum of one 1 year of related industrial plant or mechanical experience preferred
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered

Certificates Licenses and Registrations

• Valid North Carolina Drivers License required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to safely use hand tools and maintenance equipment
• Ability to read and follow basic instructions and safety procedures
• Basic math skills addition subtraction multiplication division
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Basic computer skills preferred but not required

Work Environment

• This role operates in an industrial plant environment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Dust noise and vibration
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Climbing stairs ladders and catwalks
• Physical labor including lifting bending and standing for extended periods

What We Offer

• 2 weeks PTO
• 80 hours 8 paid holidays starting on day one
• Medical insurance with two plan options PPO Plan High Deductible Health Plan with employer HSA contribution
• Company paid dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts FSA Health Savings Accounts HSA
• Company paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program EAP
• 401k with discretionary employer match fully vested after 3 years
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin religion age disability genetic information veteran status marital status citizen status or any other legally protected status under local state or federal law.