- Location:
-
Midlothian (76065) - Texas, United States
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Construction, Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Transport, Logistics & Distribution
- Advertiser:
- CRH
- Job ID:
- 132270985
- Posted On:
- 17 September 2025
Job ID: #
Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
To learn more about us go to ashgrove
Position:
Utility Laborer
Reports to: Labor Supervisor
Pay: $22.18/hr
At Ash Grove Cement, people are our
first priority
. We offer a complete benefits package to include:
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-Health Insurance
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-Dental Insurance
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-Vision Insurance
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-401k with company match and profit-sharing
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-Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
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-Tuition Reimbursement
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-Employee Assistance Program
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-Disability Pay
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-Life Insurance
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-Growth Opportunities and more!
What you’ll be contributing:
Under general supervision and according to specified policies and procedures, performs general clean-up and material handling duties. Complies with all applicable safety policies and regulations.
-Promote and follow all plant safety
guidelines.
-Performs general clean-up duties using a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, jack hammer, concrete saw, walk-behind skidsteer, wheelbarrow, sledge hammer and motorized sweepers, and vacuum truck.
-Assists in removing and installing refractory lining in the kiln, preheat tower, coolers, and other related plant equipment.
-Performs cleaning of plant and mobile equipment including the following but not limited to: unplugging chutes and silo feeders; cleaning the inside of dust collectors and tower cyclones using water and air hoses; and unplugging preheat tower vessels, feed pipes, conveyor drags, augers, belt conveyors and troughing rolls
-Cleans building roofs and removes snow when necessary. Occasionally cleans drain ditches and catch basins. Uses shovels and an air lance to perform these duties.
-Assists in screening grinding balls and recharging mill grinding ball load.
-Performs janitorial and ground keeping duties which include, but are not limited to changing air conditioner filters, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, watering and trimming.
-Performs vacation relief, fills other positions as needed performs other duties as assigned by Shift Supervisor or Production Manager.
-Operate mobile equipment: Forklift, Dump Truck, Bobcat, front-end loader, haul truck, water truck, sweeper, backhoe, and manlift.
-Continously observes all safety rules and keeps work areas clean.
-Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
To succeed in this position, you will need:
-High school graduation or equivalent is required
-Minimum 2 years of experience working in a related manufacturing organization is preferred
-Ability
to
read,
write
and
understand
warning
labels,
instructions,
signs,
etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
-Ability to safely and effectively use and operate a shovel, broom, chipping hammer, walk-behind skidsteer, concrete saw, loader, motorized sweeper, brick saw, water hose, air hose, sledgehammer, air lance and other equipment as assigned while performing job duties.
What to expect in a cement environment
:
Work
to
be
performed
in
a
shop
environment
as
well
as
outdoor
exposure
throughout
the
plant.
Mild
exposure
to
cement
dust,
heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to
250
feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.
Work involves walking over rough surfaces, climbing 20-foot ladders, climbing stairs, bending, pushing, pulling, working in an awkward position and in confined spaces, and lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
What’s next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.
What CRH Offers You
-Highly competitive base pay
-Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
-Group retirement savings program
-Health and wellness programs
-An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability
CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
