Ground Laborer

Avondale, AZ 85323

Compensation Range: $20-$24

Ready for a fast-paced job where you can provide the literal groundwork that connects communities together? Join Summit Materials – a construction materials company leading the industry – where we build the foundation for a better tomorrow. 

Summit Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Summit Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We’re passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Summit’s companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Summit Materials.

Benefits 

We strive to offer you stable, year-round work: We get it. Construction can be seen as a seasonal business. Looking for work year-round? Because of our unique company structure, we have businesses that operate year-round and will work hard to make sure you have the steady work you’re looking for.

We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.

We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.

We invest in your career growth with Summit Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.

We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We’re here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.

We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.

We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Overview 

Arizona Materials, a Summit Material company, is looking for Groundman Laborers in our Aggregate division. In this position you will be responsible for supporting production operations by performing work required to maintain consistent operation of plant and equipment.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Maintain good housekeeping practices on plant and equipment using water hoses and shovels.
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays.
• Repair crusher, i.e. liner changes, oil systems, and operations, monitor and change worn parts.
• Operating skid steers.
• Performing basic plant preventative maintenance.
• Cross train with other positions to maximize abilities within

Skills & Experience  

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Valid drivers license is required.
• MSHA certification preferred
• Previous quarry/mining experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person