Quarry Plant Groundsman

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a leading producer in the construction materials industry, including asphalt, aggregates, ready-mix, and cement. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work with a track record of employee longevity and a commitment to providing excellent benefits.

About the Role

This position involves a variety of laboring activities essential to the operation and maintenance of our quarry plant. Work will be performed under the plant foreman's instruction, with minimal direct supervision except for more complex tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform tasks such as shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, and mechanical assistance.
• Lift, push, and pull various objects, and rake as needed.
• Communicate production issues to supervisor or lead person.
• Perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Travel and work away from home when required.
• Work nights and weekends as necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time and work overtime when required.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of related experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic math skills: 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 straightforward written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings).
• Must be able to 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.
• Getting into and out of awkward positions, including sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Awkward reaches and maintaining flexibility.
• Balance, including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Corrected vision to 20/40 to see moving safety hazards, moving 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 of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies the 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.
• Vacation and retirement benefits.

About CRH

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