Equipment Operator II
About the role
Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river gravel, limestone, natural sand, and more. This rail served aggregate distribution network covers Florida, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment
- Operate backhoes, bulldozers, loaders and/or other heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials
- Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials into/out of railcars and/or other modes of transportation
- Clean, lubricate and refill equipment before use
- Assist Yard Manager and/or Yard Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage
- Perform the following specific tasks:
- Operate general construction equipment at the terminal when given training
- Required to lift 50 pounds
- Complete miscellaneous jobs according to instructions given
Requirements
- Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks
- Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules
- Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment
- Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports
- Ability to make simple arithmetic computations
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public
- Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions
- Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment
- Need to insure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and ability to keep records pertaining to such operations
- Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task
- Desire to perform related work as required
Education
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred.
Experience
Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.
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
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.
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 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.