Subsidiary: BARRETT
Barrett Paving Materials Inc. is a leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in aggregate production, asphalt plants, paving services, and road construction. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more at www.barrettpaving.com.
Barrett Paving, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
The Aggregate Plant Laborer supports the safe and efficient operation of the aggregate plant by performing routine maintenance, equipment operation, and site housekeeping activities. This position works with a variety of heavy equipment and assists in maintaining a safe, productive, and well-maintained work environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Assist with daily plant operations and maintenance activities.
- Perform housekeeping duties including shoveling, washing equipment, and site cleanup.
- Conduct pre-operational inspections of equipment.
- Safely operate equipment such as loaders, skid steers, haul trucks, graders, water trucks, and service trucks.
- Lubricate and maintain plant and fleet equipment.
- Identify and report mechanical or safety concerns.
- Work collaboratively with plant personnel to meet production goals.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Previous front-end loader experience in aggregate, mining, quarry, construction, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
- High School Graduate or GED
- Willingness to learn, take direction and follow safe work procedures
- Willingness to work weekends and long hours during peak season
- Drug and alcohol free
- Capable of working outdoors year round
- Mechanical proficiency (useful but not necessary)
- 1-2 year’s industry experience (useful but not necessary)
- Knowledge of welding, cutting, and fabrication (useful but not necessary)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to safely climb equipment ladders and access operator cabs.
- Ability to sit and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to work in dusty, noisy, and high-traffic industrial environments.
- Ability to maintain situational awareness and react quickly to changing conditions.
Benefits
Our company is not only an outstanding place to work, but we also have great benefits too! These include health, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, and many more!
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
