Shop Helper

Company Overview:

Aggregate Resource Industries, Inc. (ARI) is a leading mining and construction services contractor headquartered in Springfield, Oregon. We specialize in providing comprehensive solutions for the mining and construction industries, including rock drilling, blasting, and crushing operations throughout the United States. Our commitment to safety, innovation, and quality has established ARI as a trusted partner for mining and construction projects nationwide.

The Shop Helper plays a vital role in supporting ARI’s shop and field operations by ensuring the work environment is clean, organized, and efficient. This position assists trained mechanics in cleaning, maintaining, and servicing vehicles and heavy equipment—including rock drills, excavators, crushers, and haul trucks. Responsibilities include equipment washing, shop upkeep, inventory support, and basic maintenance assistance. This role is essential for maintaining operational readiness and supports ARI’s Product Support and Operations teams.

- Standard shift is Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm.

- Overtime is available upon approval.

- The Shop Service Manager will notify you of your schedule, which will depend on equipment repair demands that need to be addressed.

Work Location:

- Your standard work location will be based out of ARI’s shop headquarters in Springfield, OR.

Compensation:

- Wage Range:: $18- $20.00/hr

- Full benefit package available for full-time employees

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

- Driver License:: Valid Oregon driver’s license with no more than 3 moving violations and/or chargeable accidents in the last 3 years and no DUIIs

- Background Check:: Required through the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to comply with federal restrictions

- Pre-employment Drug Test and Physical:: Required. ARI maintains a zero-tolerance drug policy, including marijuana use

- Education:: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

- Experience:: Experience in a shop or service environment preferred

Additional Skills Required:

- Values-Driven:: :Embodies ARI’s values of integrity, teamwork, resilience, and continuous improvement.:

- Detail-Oriented:: :Strong organizational skills with attention to cleanliness and safety.

- Self-Motivated:: Works independently to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

- Team Player:: Willing to assist other departments to support broader company needs.

- Quick Learner:: Able to retain mechanical processes and safety procedures efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

- Organization and Cleanliness:: Maintain shop and yard organization, cleanliness, and inventory layout.

- Material Handling:: Support loading, unloading, sorting, stocking, staging, and securing of inventory materials.

- Equipment Cleaning:: Pressure wash vehicles and equipment to remove dirt, grease, and grime.

- Visual Inspection:: Inspect equipment before and after cleaning to identify visible wear or potential issues.

- Maintenance Support:: Assist mechanics with lubrication, filter changes, and other basic maintenance tasks.

- Tool Operation:: Operate grinder to sharpen steel drill bits and report quantities for inventory.

- Inventory Management:: Conduct routine inventory counts and support tracking of shop materials.

- Field Support:: Deliver parts and tools to field locations as needed.

- Safety Participation:: Assists ARI’s Safety Coordinator in performing monthly shop inspections and walk-throughs.

- Safety commitment:: Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

- Additional duties:: Perform other duties to contribute to the company's overall success

Safety:

- Safety commitment:: Maintains a safety-first mindset and consistently follows all safety policies, procedures, and regulations to help ensure a safe work environment for self and others.

Physical Demands:

- Lifting and carrying:: Carrying, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 75 lbs.

- Physical endurance:: Ability to work for extended periods in physical conditions.

- Agility and Spatial Awareness:: Maintain balance, coordination, and mobility while navigating elevated platforms, confined spaces, and uneven terrain safely.

- Outdoor exposure:: This position is performed outdoors and is exposed to weather elements such as snow, rain, and extreme cold/high temperatures.

Benefits:

- Paid Time Off:

- Paid Holidays:

- Company Paid Hotel: When working on jobs that require more than 1.5 hours of one-way travel, ARI arranges and covers 100% of lodging accommodations.

- Paid travel-time:

- Health Insurance: We offer health insurance at a cost of $59/month for the employee portion of the basic plan. We also offer buy up plan options that have lower deductibles.

- Vision Insurance: We cover 100% of vision premiums

- Dental Insurance: We offer Dental insurance through Cigna and cover a portion of the employee premium for dental benefits.

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees are given the option to contribute a portion of their earnings, pre-tax, into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). They can use the funds contributed to their account to pay for qualified medical or dependent care expenses that are not covered by insurance.

- Voluntary Insurance: We offer a voluntary insurance program for Critical Illness, Accident Protection, Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): With this benefit program, employees and members of their household can receive free, confidential counseling services:to help work through both personal and professional issues.

- 401k: We match 100% of the first 3% of your salary that you contribute, and 50% of the amount that exceeds 3%, up to 5% of your annual earnings. In addition, ARI may make a profit-sharing contribution to your account at the end of the plan year.

ARI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or on the basis of disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or other bases prohibited by applicable law.: