Utility Technician

$21 - $26/hr. based on experience

TEXAS LEHIGH CEMENT COMPANY - HOUSTON, TX

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the utility operator is critical in supporting the plant needs by performing a combination of physically demanding duties in a professional, safe and efficient manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs general plant clean-up duties of plant and equipment using shovel, broom, hand tools, skid steer, motorized sweepers and vacuum trucks.
• Performs a variety of general housekeeping and facility maintenance including janitorial duties, painting, yard work, general carpentry, and building upkeep.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations following all Texas Lehigh Cement Company safety practices and standards.
• Participates in weekly safety toolbox talks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Effectively communicate with others.
• Work independently and as part of team
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand english
• Work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to safely use hand & power tools.
• Ability to work shift work, extended hours, weekends, and holidays (as needed)
• Requires the ability to stand for up to 8-16 hours per day, lift 50-80 pounds from the floor to waist height frequently and to push/pull 110 pounds for up to 50 feet consistently.
• Must be capable of climbing, kneeling, twisting and bending in a varied environment.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in heavy industrial, construction or manufacturing preferred.

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dust, loud noise, heat, dirt, high elevations of up to 225 feet, and all weather conditions

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• 401(k) 
• Paid vacation, PTO, and holidays
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Referral Bonus Program

Salary : $21 - $26