Equipment Operator - Evans, Jackson WY

Evans Construction, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division. Our purpose is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving, and construction services.

About the role

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Backhoe, Track Excavators, Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, and more.

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.
• Perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, road construction, and laying asphalt if directed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Valid Driver’s license is preferred.

Skills

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to needs; meets commitments.
• Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions; refrains from vulgar language.
• 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 judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in work environment; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; commits to long hours when necessary.
• Initiative – Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• 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 the company

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. 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.