Equipment Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep interior of equipment clean and free of debris.
• Maintain clean and orderly jobsite.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• A valid Driver’s license is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Refrains from vulgar, profane language around customers and general public.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting.
• Occasional climbing, handling equipment, standing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulders.
• Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs.

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.

What CRH Offers You

• Hightly 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 Evans Construction

Evans Construction, 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.