Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Overview

This is a highly skilled position involving the operation of heavy equipment on road, site or highway construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Must possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the construction industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to grading
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Qualifications

Education/Experience: - High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required - Must have proven experience. - Must be able to pass field test.

Work Requirements

• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shifts are 8-12 hours
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required
• Ability to be flexible with last-minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.
• Ability to follow instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company
• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Company Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand grades and elevations in site work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. - Following motions may be required: climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, throwing, reaching - Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception - Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.

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 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 We Offer

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.