Specialty Operator
ARCOSA Lightweight is searching for a Career Specialty Operator for our Shepherdsville, KY plant. In this role you will support a positive safety culture by directing the activities and staff within a 24 / 7 aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards. As a Senior Production Worker, you will be part of the production team making our products.
Arcosa Lightweight is a leading producer and distributor in the Western and Southwestern U.S. of lightweight and natural aggregates, including expanded shale and clay, crushed stone, sand and gravel, asphalt rock, and other products.
Our Career Specialty Operator works for a company that puts employees first, safety first, and offers great benefits. As a Senior Production Worker at Arcosa Lightweight you'll produce material and use machinery such as excavators, dozer, motor graders, skid steers, water truck, maintenance trucks, and other yard vehicles to move materials and products between workstations and / or receiving and storage locations. The Senior Production Worker will also ensure proper identification of parts and materials. Other duties as assigned.
What You Will Get :
- Referral Bonus
- Quarterly Safety Bonus
- Competitive hourly pay
- Paid bi-weekly
- Opportunity for annual performance increases
- 401k program with employer matching
- Room for growth and career advancement
- Health insurance
- Dental & vision Insurance
- Paid life insurance
- Paid short term disability
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- MSHA training provided
What You Will Do :
Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulationsPerform tasks assigned in a safe and effective mannerOperate multiple pieces of mobile equipment (haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, front loader, etc.)Operate equipment in quarry or productionFollow all safety rules and practicesMay be involved in safety committees or initiativesPerform other duties as assignedPerform all necessary work area inspections and document discrepancies. This includes any heavy equipment checklist / inspectionsBe able to operate front end loaderHaul stack dust once a shiftPerform all tasks in a safe manner which includes wearing proper personal protective equipment and follow safety regulations established by this companyPerform other duties as requiredGrease and inspect crusher screens in finishing plant daily and every shiftRun sweeper to keep concrete clean, washing of scrubber slabsAssist in turning and replacement of hammers in crusherDrive dump truck during cleanup of spillage in plantMaintain the operation of the cooler reversible belts which includes keeping tail pulleys clean and keeping water on belts when neededMaintain the operation of the coal mills which include maintaining proper oil levels, water circulation through coal mills, grease appropriate areas when needed and keeping coal area cleanMaintain the operation of cooler drives and keep area around the coolers cleanKeep tail pulley and catwalk cleaned on stockpile beltsRemove clinkers from cooler pits and stack in designated areasKeep all above areas cleanGrease equipment in all areas of production as prescribedOther duties as assignedWhat You Will Need :
Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance is a mustThe ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required and lift weights up to 60 pounds.The ability to work in a varied outdoor environment (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy, muddy, frozen, etc.)High school diploma or GED equivalentA minimum of 1 year of experienceAbility to operate multiple pieces of mobile equipment (haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber tire backhoe, front loader, etc.) will train if neededOn the job trainingOperating front end loaderOperate bobcatOperate dump truckWorking Conditions and Physical Environment : While most equipment has air conditioning, there will be times when other responsibilities may require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry, and dusty. Regularly sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing. Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Frequent use of hands and arms. Requires ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs. Occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching, ascending, and descending stairs or ladders.
The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned. Arcosa Aggregates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation.