What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asphalt Plant Groundman position at The Allen Company, Inc.?
Asphalt Plant Groundman
Job Description Summary
- Physically demanding position: climbing, stooping, stretching, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, standing, reaching and squatting
- Crew member essential to the asphalt plant crew. Member will assist in all jobs pertaining to keeping the asphalt plant running.
- MUST have mechanical skills.
Requirements
- Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
- Assist plant crew with various duties such as shoveling, loading equipment and general maintenance and upkeep of plant.
- May be required to use power and/or hand tools such as shovel, rake, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer/drill, tamps (both manual and power driven), sledge hammer and other tools associated with laborer.
- Dig, spread and level construction materials.
- Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
- Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks at plant.
- Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.
- Ability to communicate effectively to insure all plant personnel understand what is expected and what needs are lacking.
- Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
- Overtime work required.
- Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
- Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet wearing appropriate PPE to perform maintenance or repair to plant components (ex: silo, drag slats, traverse, bag house, elevators, batch towers, drum/mixer, conveyors) utilizing ladders, stairs, manlifts and catwalks.
- Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.
- Requires riding to and from plants. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.
- Ability to use power and/or hand tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
- Ability to practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements.
- Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate equipment and learn additional skills required at an asphalt plant.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant/silo.
- Job requires the following motions: climbing, stooping stretching, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, standing, reaching and squatting
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. while using proper lifting techniques.
- Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.
- Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
- Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
- Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
- The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- High school education of GED preferred but not required.
- Experience running a loader preferred but not required.
- Basic electrical/mechanical skills preferred.
- Previous experience in construction field is preferred
The Allen Company, Inc., is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
