Yard Labor

Description

CPP is a regional concrete pumping company with its headquarters in Nashville, TN. We also have locations in Chattanooga TN, Knoxville TN, Louisville KY, Bowling Green KY, Atlanta GA, Huntsville AL, Birmingham AL, Phenix City AL, Loxley, AL, Denver CO, and Colorado Springs CO.

Job Summary

The Yard Laborer is a vital member of the operations team, responsible for maintaining a safe, organized, and professional environment at our Berthoud facility. This role focuses on the upkeep of the yard, the cleanliness of our specialized pump truck fleet, and providing general support to the maintenance and dispatch teams. 

Responsibilities

• Fleet Maintenance & Cleaning: Thoroughly wash and degrease pump trucks, ensuring equipment is free of debris and presents a professional image.
• Yard Organization: Maintain a clean and hazard-free yard. This includes sweeping, organizing materials, and managing waste disposal.
• Inventory Support: Assist in loading and unloading parts, supplies, and equipment for field crews and mechanics.
• Facility Upkeep: Perform minor facilities maintenance tasks as needed (e.g., snow removal, basic landscaping, or shop cleaning).
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols and environmental regulations regarding wastewater and chemical usage.
• General Support: Execute various tasks and "hot projects" as assigned by the Field Manager or Fleet Mechanic to keep operations running smoothly.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience
• Hardworking & Reliable: Ability to perform physically demanding work in various weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Attention to Detail: Pride in ensuring trucks and equipment are cleaned to company standards.
• Team Player: A positive attitude and the willingness to jump in where help is needed.
• Safety Minded: Constant awareness of surroundings in a high-traffic yard with heavy machinery.
• Experience: Prior experience in a construction yard, car wash, or industrial setting is a plus, but not required.

Knowledge

• Familiarity with construction safety work rules.
• Customer service mindset
• Familiarity with concrete industry a plus

Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced, changing/growing organization.
• Ability to self-manage priorities and deliverables. Flexible in responding to changing demands, goals, timelines, and priorities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to meet DOT requirements for hearing and seeing.
• Must be able to verbally communicate to others.
• Good manual dexterity to climb on and around the pump in all weather conditions common to the area of the country.
• Must be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the balance and dexterity to maneuver around a construction site, and must enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be drug and alcohol free.
• Standing 20% of time Frequently required for an 8-14 hour shift
• Walking 20% of time Frequently required for an 8-14 hour shift
• Sitting 60% of time Frequently required for an 8-14 hour shift
• Lifting 50 LBS Occasionally lifts and/or moves 50 lbs
• Carrying 50 LBS Occasionally lifts and/or moves 50 lbs
• Pushing 50 LBS Occasionally moves up to 50 pounds
• Pulling 50 LBS Occasionally moves up to 50 pounds
• Climbing Must be able to handle heights and carry up to 50 lbs up stairs/ladder
• Bending/Stooping Frequently stoops to pick up material
• Kneeling Frequently kneels to pick up material
• Crouching Frequently crouches to pick up material
• Crawling Rarely Crawls inside drum to chip, confined spaces
• Reaching Frequent reaching, sometimes above head, requiring repetitive motions during an 8-14 hour shift
• Handling Grips, grasps, twist, handle and operate objects, tools and controls using hands and wrists requiring repetitive motions during an 8-14 hour shift
• Speaking Must be able to speak clearly and at an audible level
• Hearing Must be able to pass hearing test on DOT physical
• Seeing Must be able to pass sight test on DOT physical
• Depth perception Must be able to pass sight test on DOT physical

Working Conditions and Additional Requirements

This job operates in a shop environment and on construction sites. Hours fluctuate based on demands of business. Travel to other shops within the company and job sites may be required. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. This position routinely requires use of company vehicles on company business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record. Employees in this position will be subject to pre-employment and random Motor Vehicle Record and alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment. Regularly works while standing, climbing, and bending in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat. Works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, controlled chemical odors or airborne particles, with risk of vibration and possible exposure to cement (which could cause skin irritation). The noise level is moderate, but can fluctuate. Personal protective equipment required for daily use: safety glasses, hard hat, ear plugs, work boots, and gloves.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.