Utility Worker - ELP

Brick; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Brick Company is seeking a Safety-conscious Utility Worker to support plant and yard operations. The role focuses on moving materials, performing maintenance, and ensuring clean, efficient work areas, with adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, and able to handle varied tasks in a fast-paced environment, contributing to overall operational efficiency and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; push/pull up to 30–50 lbs. frequently.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 1–2 miles daily.
• Ability to climb, reach, grasp, bend, twist frequently.

Responsibilities

• Loads/unloads materials, parts or products around plant and/or yard.
• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Ensures that machines/plant are free of waste products.
• May occasionally operate forklift.
• Follow all required work safe practices including lock-out tag-out and PPE in designated areas.

Skills

Power tools

Hand tools

Mobility/Agility

Lifting 50 lbs

Push/pull 30–50 lbs

Climb/reach/bend

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

“Join the Acme Brick Family”

UTILITY WORKER

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry. We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others. We operate in 13 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Summary

We are seeking a “best in class” Utility Worker with a strong work ethic and desire to be an integral part of an effective team. The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way. You will be a strong and reliable support to company operations.Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned). This is a safety sensitive position*

• Loads/unloads materials, parts or products around plant and/or yard
• Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties.
• Ensures that machines/plant are free of waste product(s)
• May occasionally operate forklift
• Follow all required work safe practices including lock-out tag-out requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas

Skills and Experience Required for Success

• Knowledge of power/hand tools
• Ability to stand/walk up to 1 – 2 miles daily
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; push/pull up to 30 – 50 lbs. frequently
• Ability to climb, reach, grasp, bend, twist frequently
• Ability to work in cramped confined spaces frequently

Competencies Required for Success

• Integrity
• Self-Motivated
• Teamwork
• Demonstrated prioritization / time management skills

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; OR one to three months related experience AND/OR training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

*Application may vary based on relevant state laws