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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 at the plant. The role includes maintenance inspections, equipment operation, and adherence to safety regulations, with opportunities for career advancement and competitive benefits.

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 various plant operations, including cleaning and monitoring dust levels.
  • Cross-train and perform other jobs as needed.
  • 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 types of weather conditions.
  • Able to stand for extended periods and 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 $26/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$34/hr across 87 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 360 other active welding openings in Houston, TX right now, from 211 different employers. 157 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,424 other active welding openings from 737 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 9 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 (26), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (25), and Austin Industries (23). 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 $40/hr, San Angelo at $39/hr, and Midlothian at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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