Asphalt Plant Groundman / Equipment Operator - Columbia, SC

Job Description

Reeves Company is looking for an Asphalt Plant Groundman / Equipment Operator for the Columbia Asphalt Plant. This position includes maintenance and upkeep of the asphalt plant, as well as various manual tasks including but not limited to the following: greasing the plant and keeping the plant working efficiently, checking and maintaining proper oil levels, laboring and minor servicing of the plant as needed, operating the plant, performing ground maintenance, and running the loader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs basic maintenance and service on asphalt plant as required.
• Ability to weld and use cutting torch is a plus.
• Cleans and maintain yard daily.
• Keep plant lubed and greased.
• Maintain oil levels of plant.
• Shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, mechanical assistance, lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking.
• Other duties assigned by supervisor.
• Properly complete required paperwork/records regarding repairs and maintenance.
• Able to use good judgement in decision-making and be able to work with or without direct supervision.
• Willing to learn all aspects of the asphalt plant.
• Willing to work nights and weekends, if necessary.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

**Drug-Free Workplace**
**E-Verify Participating Company**
**Minorities and Females Strongly Encouraged to Apply**