Groundperson

AutoReqId: 14533BR

Line Of Business: Aggregates

Department:

Primary Location: Jordanville-NY

Pay Class: Hourly

Job Posting:

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

• Sign On Bonus - $2,000!
• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Year-Round
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Winter Work and Learning New Skills

LEHIGH HANSON is seeking a Groundperson for our Jordanville facility located in New York.

Lehigh Hanson has thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America’s leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and related construction materials.

Do you pride yourself in being a jack-of-all trades? The Groundperson will be responsible for maintaining the plant areas, assisting where necessary in the production process, and assisting with maintenance tasks. This position reports to the Plant Foreman. Future responsibilities would include learning the operation of all on-site equipment, lubing and maintaining fixed plant equipment, learning heavy maintenance of all plant equipment.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO

• Responsible for housekeeping and general clean up. This includes heavy lifting and shoveling to maintain the plant area as well as greasing, belt splicing, changing head and tail pulleys, welding, fabrication work, general plant maintenance, operating equipment when necessary to assist production.
• Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions and report accidents or incident immediately.
• Will perform heavy maintenance when required.

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1-2 years of general labor and maintenance experience required
• Prior experience working in a construction environment highly desired
• This position will work the various shifts as needed. Overtime and working on Saturday and Sunday will be required.
• Heavy lifting required
• Highly dependable, ability to work in fast paced environment
• Equipment operation skills a plus
• Ability to use shovel, broom, jackhammer, sweeper, forklift, bobcat and vacuum truck.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Work Availability - Be available to work six days a week (Monday-Saturday) and occasionally on Sunday. Must be able to drive a maximum of eleven hours per day and work up to 14 hours per day as regulated by the Department of Transportation.
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment.

We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.

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Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled