Job Summary Performs a variety of general labor tasks in a pit or a quarry or at a preparation plant. Laborers generally performs their duties during rotating shifts that vary while the hours of operation of the business, under direct supervision. This job interfaces, on a daily basis, with the rest of the operations in this location. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate and timely fashion due to the fact that every single work activity in our line of business is crucial for the whole operation. Job Responsibilities + Shovel muck, stone, gravel, sand from around conveyors + Shovel material onto conveyors + General housekeeping in the pit, plant, office, and quarry facilities + Clean working areas, using high pressure water hose + Dig and maintain drainage ditches + Assist mechanics and semi and skilled personnel in procuring and moving parts, material, and equipment. + Assist with scheduled maintenance and major repairs. + Assit with cleaning parts, material, and equipment + Performs job functions during mandatory overtime periods, as assigned + Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed, which will include operating mobile and plant equipment + Perform other tasks as assigned by the leadman or supervisor or Leadman Qualifications + Prior experience required, equivalent to thirty days or more of training or experience. + Ability to perform emergency rescue. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Ability to perform work according to a routine, while maintaining standards of performance. + General knowledge of safety, environmental and other federal, state, and local regulations. + Proper operation of all equipment. + Proper discharge of duties by the company laborer will be measured, in part, by the degree of efficiency of performance, as measured through visual observation and periodic verification. + Ability to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. + Basic mathematical skills, including addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers and basic units of measurements. + Be able to read, write, and speak English + Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctioning and respond accordingly. + Ability to comprehend additional training presented to him/her in relation to the performance of the work duties. + Ability to develop mechanical and/or welding skills for future promotion. Working Conditions + Ability to work scheduled shift hours and be flexible with scheduling, overtime and weekends + Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors + Must wear protective equipment while at the location Physical Requirements + Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree + Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds or force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects + While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment + Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls + Must be able to pass a drug test prior to employment.