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Job description
Maintenance / Ground Person
Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Maintenance / Ground Person based in Blacksburg Quarry. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.
Main Responsibilities
Ground control cleanup, shoveling and housekeeping within the plant areas.
Operate equipment as needed or assigned for ground cleanup.
Complete daily plant walks around inspections of plant components while greasing and lubrication.
Ensure all bearings are properly greased and in working condition.
Complete all equipment and component inspections at the beginning and end of all shifts.
Ensure all work area safety hazards are identified and removed.
Responsible for understanding production plant components including electrical control locations.
Responsible for verbally communicating to supervisor all issues that will result in safety risks, poor quality and production shift downtime risks.
Ensure and conduct corrective actions involving dust control measures.
Remain alert at all times and ensure the ability to visually see and monitor all details at close range and at a distance.
Responsible for maintaining housekeeping according to MSHA guidelines within all work areas.
Plant Maintenance; assist plant mechanics involving component repairs to all plant and heavy equipment.
Performs any combination of following tasks in the sand and gravel pit: Removes mud and muck from surface of stone, using pick, shovel, or other tools.
Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
Qualifications
Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
Must have reliable transportation. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
Working Conditions
This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.
This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.
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**
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, or access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to
Worksite address
blacksburg, SC, 29702, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.