Laborer Aggregate

Team Elmers an employee owned heavy construction company is comprised of five division - asphalt excavation concrete aggregate and crane and rigging. Our Traverse City Michigan-based company proudly employs more than 500 skilled professionals and operates out of 15 Michigan locations.

Laborer Pits

Team Elmers seeks to fill several openings for Laborers. This position will operate the gravel crushing plant and necessary maintenance for the production of sand and gravel products.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor crushing operations
• Performs maintenance of gravel crushing and screening plant
• Cleans up spilled material around conveyors using shovel and/or skid steer
• Operates the plant to provide maximum production and efficiency
• Move levers depress foot pedals and turn dials to operate skid steer
• Conducts daily inspections maintenance fueling and operation of equipment
• Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operator shall always maintain control of the equipment.
• Watch for any potential site or plant problems that are within your view.
• Produce material that will provide the most consistent highest quality end products under the direction of the Foreman and Aggregate Manager.
• Lubricate adjust or repair machinery and replace parts such as gears bearings etc.
• Perform manual labor to prepare or finish sites such as shoveling materials by hand.
• Know and follow all company safety policies as well as OSHA MIOSHA and MSHA regulations.
• Practice safety at all times including driving of company vehicles or use of equipment. Use PPE while on jobsite e.g. hard hat safety glasses ear protection high visibility vest steel toe boots pants and gloves.
• Take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done.
• Work in conjunction and as a team.
• May assist other craft workers.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

Qualifications:

• Valid license CDL preferred or the ability to obtain within one year
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Clean driving record for past 5 years
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) Training preferred but not required.
• Ability and willingness to learn and understand your role on the team.
• Ability to work long hours performing repetitive movements.
• Must be able and willing to work nights and weekends when necessary
• Ability to work in all environmental conditions but especially in a dry and hot environment for 10 or more hours a day.
• Good work ethic punctuality and alertness.
• Mechanical -- Knowledge of equipment machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance.
• Welding experience a plus
• Ability to follow all company MSHA DOT OSHA and MiOSHA safety rules.

EEO/AA