What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Worker position at Colas?

Subsidiary : Barrett Industries

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

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conveyor systems

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

Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com .

Salary : $23 - $24

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