Wash Plant Operator

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services. Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the Southeastern United States.

About the role

This position involves the skilled operation of various crusher and washer equipment as well as a variety of laboring activities, including, but not limited to: lubricating; shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking. Work will be performed per the plant foreman's instruction; free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects.
• Communicate production issues to supervisor or lead person.
• Perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Requirements

• One (1) year related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings).

Physical Demands

• Grip with at least 90 lbs. of force.
• Climbing in, around, and on equipment.
• Heavy lifting of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Awkward reaches and flexibility.
• Balance, including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Hearing: corrected 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.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Competencies

• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity: Meets productivity standards; completes work in 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: Is 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 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.

Other Qualifications

• Must be able to pass physical fitness and agility test.

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.