LaborerUtility Worker

Position Summary

The Utility Laborer is responsible for performing a variety of general labor and industrial cleaning duties in support of steel mill operations. This position assists with maintaining a safe clean and productive work environment through pressure washing lubrication of equipment material handling scrap recovery debris removal shoveling and other operational support activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to safety reliability and teamwork while working in a heavy industrial environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform industrial pressure washing of heavy mobile equipment processing plants roadways and designated work areas.
• Conduct routine lubrication and greasing of mobile and stationary equipment as directed.
• Shovel material accumulations slag dust scrap and debris from operating and maintenance areas.
• Hand-pick scrap metal and recover reusable materials from designated work zones.
• Remove debris trash and other materials to maintain safe and orderly work areas.
• Perform general housekeeping duties throughout the facility including sweeping cleaning and waste disposal.
• Assist maintenance and operations personnel with routine labor tasks.
• Follow all site safety procedures lockout/tagout requirements and environmental regulations.
• Conduct visual inspections of equipment and work areas and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Utilize hand tools shovels brooms pressure washers grease equipment and other tools safely and effectively.
• Support spill response and environmental cleanup activities as directed.
• Work safely around moving equipment elevated temperatures dust noise and other industrial hazards.
• Participate in safety meetings training programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• Valid drivers license preferred.
• Ability to work safely in a heavy industrial or steel mill environment.
• Strong work ethic and dependable attendance.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Preferred

• Previous industrial manufacturing steel mill construction mining or environmental services experience.
• Experience operating pressure washing equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and lubrication experience.
• Experience performing industrial housekeeping or laborer duties.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift carry push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand walk bend kneel stoop climb and shovel for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hat safety glasses steel-toed boots hearing protection respirator and other safety equipment as required.
• Ability to work around dust noise vibration moving equipment and high-temperature environments.

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial steel mill environment.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions elevated temperatures dust noise and mobile equipment traffic.
• Overtime weekends holidays and shift work may be required based on operational needs.

Additional Information :

This location requires membership in IUOE Local 542.  Employees have benefits through the union.

Harsco Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Disclaimer:
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time