# Build your career at US Aggregates!
The 2nd Shift Maintenance/Laborer will primarily be accountable for plant upkeep, including daily shoveling and sweeping. The Maintenance/Laborer may operate plant equipment in order to maintain daily production of the plant. When the plant is not running, the Maintenance/Laborer will also assist in performing plant repairs and maintenance, and other plant duties.
Essential Functions
- Service and maintain heavy equipment including loaders, skid steers, and haul trucks in order to keep the plant clean and in production
- Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment’s safety manual
- Perform pre-shift and end of shift checks and maintenance on equipment
- Maintain plant maintenance including but not limited to daily shoveling, sweeping, general plant housekeeping, and any necessary repairs or services to mobile and stationary equipment
- Ensure the proper safety incident procedures and reporting processes are followed, bringing safety concerns to the attention of the Plant Manager
- Communicate with management and staff on conditions of stationary and mobile equipment, as well as any possible improvements or ideas
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.
- Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
- Read, write, and communicate in English & understand basic math
- Working knowledge of US Aggregates Safety and Operating principles
- Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory
- Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and any other pass on information from team members, management, or customer
- Must be able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed or assigned
- Flexibility required; ability to work days, nights, weekends
- Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements
- Must possess and exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently to get things done
- Strong welding, torching, and maintenance skills preferred
- Problem-solving skills
- Self-motivation and team orientation
- Ability to be trained to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner
- Must have the ability to stand or walk on level or uneven ground continuously
- Must have the ability to ascend and descend railcars, ladders, stairways, and incline catwalks
- Must have the ability to bend, crouch, and/or kneel at the waist or knees
- Must have the ability to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work outside the majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather
US Aggregates is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. With over 20 operations across Indiana, US Aggregates has been a customer-focused, innovative provider of high-quality essential stone, sand and gravel used in road construction, site prep and utilities, agriculture and erosion control. The company also specializes in industrial minerals like dolomitic and high-calcium products. Since 1967, US Aggregates has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality and community. US Aggregates is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at https://www.usagg.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.