Laborer Utility Worker- Watertown

Are you ready to build your career with the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure, construction, and maintenance? If so, apply today!

We provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. To learn more about Barrett Paving Materials, please visit: https://www.barrettpaving.com.

The Laborer performs all vital daily duties to keep our plants/crushing systems running by constantly touring, observing, and maintaining all working parts of the facilities, and plays an imperative role - increasing plant uptime and minimizing downtime through constant, thorough, and effective routine maintenance procedures. 

• Ensure a safe work environment, in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Follow all company policies and MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Perform tasks as outlined by the supervisor and meet expectations for each specific project.
• Repair and daily maintenance of conveyors, crushers and plants as needed.
• Maintain grounds (grass weeds, fences, gate areas and rails/rail ties).
• Operate and maintain various vehicles, machinery and other equipment used at the site.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Responsible for upkeep of tools and work area.

• Previous field experience in asphalt manufacturing, concrete manufacturing, or construction is preferred.

• Possess knowledge and abilities to perform general repairs on plant equipment using standard industrial tools and understanding of mechanical systems.

• Able to operate mobile equipment associated with plant operations including: skid steer, front end loader, dump truck, manlift.

• Good communication skills and ability to take direction for work to perform and proven ability to work with others as a team.

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

• Responsible, reliable and dependable
   

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, frequently required to: kneel, climb, bend, stoop and crawl.
• Push, carry, and lift 75 pounds or more.

Compensation

• $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
   

Benefits: Our company is not only a phenomenal place to work, but we also have great benefits, such as: comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, AD&D, Teladoc, health advocate, and many more!