Wash Plant Operator

About the Company

Standard Construction Company, Inc., founded in 1957 and based in Cordova, Tennessee, provides sand and gravel, hot mix asphalt, paving, and construction services across southwest Tennessee and northern Mississippi. The company emphasizes quality, safety, and customer service, offering competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a team‑oriented culture.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, mechanical assistance, and 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.
• Apply knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Travel and work away from home when required.
• Work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time and be able to work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one to two years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions and apply common‑sense understanding.
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings) and be punctual.
• Must be able to pass a physical fitness and agility test.

Physical Demands

• Grip strength of at least 90 lb.
• Climbing in, around, and on equipment.
• Heavy lifting of awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lb from floor to waist.
• Working in awkward positions, including sitting and kneeling.
• Flexibility for awkward reaches.
• Balance while standing and walking on slick or uneven surfaces while carrying loads.
• Vision corrected to 20/40 to see moving hazards, equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Hearing corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• Usually loud noise level.

Core Competencies

• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – meets productivity standards, completes work timely, strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security – observes safety procedures, reports unsafe conditions, uses equipment properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – consistently on time, ensures responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Dependability – follows instructions, commits to long hours when necessary, completes tasks or notifies appropriate person.
• Communication – listens, seeks clarification, responds well to questions.
• Teamwork – contributes to positive team spirit, puts team success above personal interests.

Benefits and Compensation

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Inclusive culture that values growth, development, and internal promotion.

About CRH

CRH is a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises forming the CRH family. It operates in a decentralized, diversified structure, offering a small‑company environment with the career opportunities of a large international organization.