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Overview

The Plant Production Laborer position at Arcosa Crushed Concrete involves performing various manual labor tasks to ensure safe and efficient operations within the plant. The role emphasizes adherence to safety regulations and offers opportunities for growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

  • Follow all company safety policies and TCEQ environmental/OSHA safety regulations.
  • Perform daily maintenance inspections of the plant and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly work area and report safety or maintenance issues.
  • Perform manual labor tasks to operate equipment for crushing concrete and removing debris.
  • Conduct repairs and maintenance throughout the plant, including screen changes and conveyor belt repairs.
  • Assist with plant operations by cleaning, washing, sweeping, and shoveling materials.
  • Cross-train and perform other jobs as needed to meet productivity objectives.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

  • Some experience preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Must be 18 years of age.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • 401K
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Must be able to work overtime and extended hours.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Able to stand for extended periods at conveyor belt operation.
  • Able to climb heights of 20 feet or higher.
  • Able to lift, carry and/or pull 50 pounds.
  • Exposed to noise and a dusty environment.
  • Required to wear safety equipment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay
401K
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Houston, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Houston, TX currently run a median of $25/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$32/hr across 71 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Houston, TX

We're tracking 326 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 187 different employers. 120 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 708 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Houston, or widen the search to Texas.

Arcosa Inc. currently has 4 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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