Utility Worker

Colas USA; Village of Saranac Lake (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in northeastern New York seeks a Laborer responsible for maintaining and operating plants, ensuring quality production, and supporting a robust safety culture. This role requires physical stamina, teamwork, and mechanical understanding, with outdoor working conditions and lifting requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.
• Field experience in asphalt or concrete manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and plant operation.
• Participate actively in safety programs and foster a safety culture.
• Identify and report equipment issues to maintain product quality.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Teamwork

Reliable and dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Industrial tools

Job description

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Upstone Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at www.upstonematerials.com .

Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com .

Compensation

Hourly Pay Rate: $22.60 - $24.24 Per hour

Job Summary

The Laborer is tasked with performing all necessary duties to keep our plants producing and providing product for customers including routine maintenance, plant operation, plant clean up and equipment operation. Laborers are required to constantly tour, observe and maintain all working parts of the facilities.

Safety

• Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls
• Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions
• Participating in safety incident investigation and following through on any corrective actions
• Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc.
• Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks assigned.
• Working with plant team to continuously improve our safety practices.

Quality

• Identifying issues in equipment that will affect the quality of the product Identifying and reporting changes in production

Functional Technical Skills

• Performing pre-shift inspections of assigned equipment
• Lubricating assigned plant & fleet equipment adding necessary fluid to any and all reservoirs noting any additions
• Identifying, and reporting plant deficiencies to the plant team so they can be addressed in a timely manner for proper repair.
• Performing maintenance and repairs with professionalism and quality in mind to maximize plant efficiency.
• Maintaining plant facilities in a professional manner by keeping tools, equipment, and buildings clean and orderly.
• Operating mobile equipment associated with plant operations including: skid steer, pressure hose, manlift, front end loader, off road haul truck and water truck

Teamwork/Communication

• Working in a team environment; assisting co-workers and supervisors with assigned duties.
• Communicating openly, honestly, and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and all others.
• Working alongside fellow employees to complete assigned tasks sometimes under adverse working conditions to meet goals set forth by management.

Education and Minimum Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Previous field experience in asphalt manufacturing, concrete manufacturing, or construction is preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to stand for hours at a time
• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, and climb ladders
• Ability to work in heights and sometimes tight spaces
• Ability to work in dusty environment

Core Compentencies

• Have a solid understanding of mechanical systems including:
• Power Transmission
• Possess knowledge and abilities to perform general repairs on plant equipment using standard industrial tools.
• Proven ability to work with others as a team
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable
• Knowledge of welding, cutting & fabrication

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

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