Job Description

Overview

The Aggregate Plant Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of duties to assist the plant manager, plant operators, and loader operators to keep the plant and yard clean and maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Shovel, sweep, lift and climb within the yard.
  • Maintain the yard and plant, keeping it neat and free from debris.
  • Assist plant operators with maintenance duties, greasing, plant repairs, etc.
  • Drive company truck to perform similar duties at other aggregate plants.
  • Operate water trucks.
  • May be trained to operate forklift, loader, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED.
  • Valid commercial driver’s license with clean record.
  • Ability to lift 95 lbs. infrequently, 50 lbs. frequently, and climb stairs/ladders up to 24’.
  • Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools as appropriate.
  • Experience in welding and fabrication.
  • Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
  • Be available for overtime, extended hours and weekends as required for timely project completion.
  • Working knowledge of aggregate production and associated equipment, and an understanding of operations and safety requirements is preferred.
  • Familiarity with MSHA regulations a plus.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Program

Additional Information

  • Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
  • Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.
  • For work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Program

How this job compares in Peoria, AZ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Arizona currently run a median of $30/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 176 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 Peoria, AZ

Peoria, AZ is a small market in our index: 2 other active welding openings alongside this one, from 2 employers. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 495 other active welding openings from 293 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Arizona.

CalPortland currently has 1 other opening live in Arizona, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are EZARC (18), Sundt Construction (15), and U-Haul (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Waddell at $34/hr, and Mesa at $33/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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