Laborer/Utility 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.
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Valid driver's 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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No