Facilities and Yard Assistant

About Millstone Weber (100% Employee Owned):

We are transportation infrastructure builders solving complex needs for the communities we work in for close to 100 years. We specialize in a broad range of construction markets including Highway/Bridge, Airfield/Federal, Rail/Mass Transit and Alternate Delivery including Design-Build. We focus heavily on self-performance with capabilities including heavy duty concrete paving, bridges, structural concrete, deep foundations, earthwork grading, storm drainage, and highway construction. We are ready to help solve any challenges.

At Millstone Weber, we are: Team First, Problem Solving, Passionate About Results, and we Get Better Every day. With these standards at the heart of who we are, MW is constantly striving for the best.

Job purpose

The Facilities and Yard Assistant (FYA) will work with the Facilities & Yard Manager (FYM) to address facilities maintenance needs and organize all storage yards. The FYA will also assist with picking up purchased tools, materials and supplies from local vendors and delivering them to the warehouse or projects. The FYA will be responsible for helping the FYM perform any tasks related to facilities maintenance and small tools/supplies procurement.

Duties and responsibilities

• Organize material in all MO storage yards to ensure that it is stored in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Assist drivers and field personnel with loading/unloading material in storage yards.
• Load and deliver smaller loads of material to projects using company pickup truck and trailer.
• Take inventory of materials & hardware in yards at the request of Field Operations Personnel.
• Assist Facilities & Yard Manager with weed/pest control and snow removal at all facilities & yards.
• Assist FYM with addressing facility maintenance needs as necessary.
• Assist FYM with picking up tools, materials & supplies from vendors.
• Attend and participate in Toolbox Talks and Safety Standdown meetings.
• Actively participate in all bridge demolition discussions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• CDL preferred but not required; ability to obtain and maintain a CDL is a plus.
• Ability to perform physical labor in both indoor and outdoor environments through all seasons.
• Ability to operate or to be trained to operate a forklift, telehandler and skid loader in a safe manner.
• Ability to competently pull trailers with a pickup truck into and out of tight spaces.
• Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues or risks.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Understand the requirements of MW Safety and People & Culture programs and enforce company’s policies.
• Embrace and demonstrate MW Core Values:
• Team First
• Problem Solvers
• Passionate About Results
• Get Better Every Day

Other Functions

• Attend required safety training and other training sessions suggested by supervisor.
• Contact and coordinate with outside subcontractors and vendors as necessary.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working conditions

Outside environment, exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes. Site specific exposure to hazardous materials requiring proper use of Personal Protective Equipment. Noise levels are site specific and may be subject to PPE.

Physical requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle materials, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The position requires walking yard sites, climbing ladders, climbing stairs and walking on uneven ground.
• Position will require employee to spend a large portion of time on yard or project sites.

Why Join Us?

At Millstone Weber, we're building more than roads-we're building careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. Join a team that values integrity, innovation, and people-first leadership.