Position Overview
The Utility Laborer supports the safe and efficient operation of the aggregate plant by performing general labor, maintenance support, and housekeeping activities. This role assists with equipment operation, maintenance tasks, and cleanup efforts to ensure a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)
- Perform general housekeeping activities across all areas of the plant, including cleanup of material spillage and debris.
- Operate equipment such as skid steers (Bobcats), front‑end loaders, forklifts, and dump trucks to support plant operations and cleanup efforts.
- Assist maintenance personnel with routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes, greasing equipment, and replacing basic components.
- Utilize hand and power tools such as shovels, brooms, air hammers, and air chipping guns for various plant maintenance and cleaning tasks.
- Stack, organize, and relocate materials and supplies as directed.
- Complete equipment safety checklists and maintain plant logs accurately and timely.
- Responsible for completing area audits.
- Maintain work area and equipment in a safe and clean condition at all times.
- Abide by and support all company and plant safety policies, rules, and procedures as well as M.S.H.A regulations.
Physical Demands
- Perform job tasks 8 to 14 hours per day, 6 days a week and occasionally 7 days a week.
- Lift 50 lbs from ground to shoulder height frequently and up to 75 lbs occasionally.
- Corrected vision, manual and finger dexterity and hearing to normal range required.
- Perform tasks on rough, uneven surfaces and terrain.
- Work at heights, in cramped places and around moving objects.
- Work outside up to 100% of the time.
- Perform duties including speaking, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, climbing ladder and stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping for periods extending to twelve (16) hours per shift.
- Use/wear personal protective equipment such as respirators, hearing protection, gloves, protective eyewear, hard hats, protective clothing, and industrial footwear.
- Hear and discriminate between sounds in order to be aware of surroundings.
Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance guidelines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to performing work safely and efficiently.
- Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and responsibly.
- Effective verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Preferred but not required: six months of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer, front‑end loader, dump truck).
- Preferred but not required: experience in stone plant, mining, or construction site environments.
Benefits & Equal Opportunity
Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k), paid leave and bonus program; company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; tuition reimbursement; and many more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.