Quarry Plant Groundsman

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a leading producer of construction materials, including asphalt, aggregates, ready-mix, and cement in North America. Join our team where longevity and pride in work are valued.

About the role

This position involves a variety of laboring activities under the plant foreman's instruction, with minimal direct supervision except for complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, and providing mechanical assistance.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling various objects.
• Communicating production issues to supervisor or lead person.
• Performing strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Traveling and working away from home when required.
• Working nights and weekends as necessary.
• Reporting to work at the designated start time.
• Working overtime when required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings).
• Must pass a physical fitness and agility test.

Physical Demands

• Grip with at least 90 lbs. of force.
• Climbing in, around, and on equipment.
• Heavy lifting of awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Working in awkward positions, including sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Awkward reaches and maintaining balance on slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Corrected vision to 20/40 to see moving safety hazards, equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Corrected hearing to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment.

Skills

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication: Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests.

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 CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. We operate in a decentralized, diversified structure, allowing you to work in a small company environment while offering the career opportunities of a large international organization.