REEVES | General Laborer (Asphalt Plant) - Columbia, SC

Mission

Reeves Company is looking for a General Laborer based at 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.

Main 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.
• Must be able to work nights (mostly night work).
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Provide own transportation to and from work.
• Driving License (preferred).

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 and 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.

**This Organization Participates in E-Verify**
**Drug-Free Workplace**