Portable Crusher Laborer (Various Utah Locations)

Position Overview

The Crusher Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruc­tion, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• This position rotates to various crusher locations throughout the Intermountain States Area. 75% travel.

• Performs machinery maintenance and repairs. Unplugs and shovels off conveyors and screens. Changes out screens, rollers, cone liners, etc. Repairs conveyor problems. Greases moving machine parts.

• Performs crusher machinery set up and take down which includes running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, assembling/disassembling machinery, operating skid steer to move parts, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.

• Help maintain the operation of the crusher.

• Keeps crusher machinery area clean of debris and shovels aggregate.

• Operates equipment to include skid steer (and loader if trained). Moves excess materials from around the crusher machinery.

• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.

• Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.

• Performs job site clean-up.

• Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed.

• Maintains all tools and equipment in safe and clean condition.

• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.

• Ability to do basic math.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.

Certifications

• Standard Driver’s License is required.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or General Education Degree GED is preferred.

• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Be able to react calmly and rationally to highly stressful situations

• Communication- Be able to interact and communicate with a diverse group of people from basic Laborers to Company Owners and Officials

• Candidates must demonstrate competence in persuasive selling techniques and communication skills with a focus on customer service in the local market

• Integrity- Must be honest and forthright in dealing with customers and follow through with commitments.

• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed

• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 10 to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.