Utility Labor - Plant

Position Overview

The Utility Laborer supports the safe and efficient operation of the aggregate plant by performing a variety of general labor, maintenance, and cleanup tasks. This role operates light and heavy equipment, assists with maintenance activities, and ensures a clean and safe work environment throughout the plant. The Utility Laborer is critical to keeping plant operations running smoothly and safely.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities (Essential Functions)

* Perform general housekeeping activities across all areas of the plant, including cleanup of material spillage and debris.
* Operate equipment such as skid steers (Bobcats), front-end loaders, forklifts, and dump trucks to support plant operations and cleanup efforts.
* Assist maintenance personnel with routine maintenance tasks, including oil changes, greasing equipment, and replacing basic components.
* Utilize hand and power tools such as shovels, brooms, air hammers, and air chipping guns for various plant maintenance and cleaning tasks.
* Stack, organize, and relocate materials and supplies as directed.
* Complete equipment safety checklists and maintain plant logs accurately and timely.
* Responsible for completing area audits.
* Maintains work area and equipment in a safe and clean condition at all times.
* Responsible to abide by and support all company and plant safety policies, rules, and procedures as well as M.S.H.A regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.
Educational Skills and Experience
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Strong mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills.
* Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance guidelines.
* Attention to detail and commitment to performing work safely and efficiently.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and responsibly.

* Effective verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Education & Experience
* High School Diploma or GED preferred.
* Six months of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., skid steer, front-end loader, dump truck) preferred but not required.
* Experience in stone plant, mining, or construction site environments preferred but not required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical equipment. The role involves regular exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, outdoor weather elements, and a variety of work surfaces, including stairs, flat areas, sloped, and uneven terrain. Occasional exposure to chemicals, solvents, fumes, acids, grease, and fuels should be expected. The employee may also work in confined or restricted spaces at times. The noise level in the work environment is typically loud, requiring the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Ability to perform job task assignments 8 to 14 hours per day, 6 days a week and occasionally 7 days a week.
* Ability to lift 50 lbs. ground to shoulder height frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally
* Requires corrected vision, manual and finger dexterity and hearing to normal range
* Ability to perform tasks on rough, uneven surfaces and terrain
* Ability to work at heights, in cramped places and around moving objects
* Ability to work outside up to 100% of the time
* Capable of speaking, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, climbing ladder and stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping for periods extending to twelve (16) hours per shift.
* Ability to use/wear personal protective equipment, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, protective eyewear, hardhats, protective clothing, and industrial footwear.
* Ability to hear and discriminate between sounds in order to be aware of surroundings.

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters | Together We Can Do Great Things | This Is More Than a Job

Position Overview

The Utility Laborer supports the safe and efficient operation of the aggregate plant by performing general labor, maintenance support, and housekeeping activities. This role assists with equipment operation, maintenance tasks, and cleanup efforts to ensure a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform general housekeeping and cleanup activities throughout the plant.
• Operate equipment such as skid steers, front-end loaders, forklifts, and dump trucks as assigned.
• Assist maintenance personnel with routine maintenance and basic equipment servicing.
• Utilize hand and power tools to support plant maintenance and cleanup tasks.
• Complete safety checklists, area audits, and required plant documentation.
• Follow all company, plant, and MSHA safety policies and procedures.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.
• Attention to detail and commitment to working safely and efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience operating heavy equipment or working in an industrial, construction, or mining environment preferred but not required.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database, will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.

Company: Zachry

Position: Utility Labor - Plant

Req #: 10972613

Date Posted: April 07, 2026

Location: 719 County Rd 121, Marble Falls, US, TX, 78654

Job Category: Skilled Craft and Laborers