Job ID : 498782

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.

We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger.

We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position : Heavy Equipment Operator

Reports to : Process Supervisor

Shift : 6am-2pm Monday-Friday, with overtime

Pay : $24 / hour

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include :

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with company match and profit-sharing

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Growth Opportunities and more!

What you’ll be contributing :

Under the direction of the Crusher Supervisor, maintains all crusher / clay / raw storage equipment, buildings, and grounds areas by completing assigned inspections, housekeeping and lubrication schedules for these areas.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Schedule / perform lubrication and housekeeping of equipment operated daily
• Maintain all roads, berms, faces, floors and grounds for safe operations in the Quarry / Crusher / Clay Quarry areas
• Assist in safety inspections and compliance with environmental regulations and hazard controls as required by company, MSHA, EPA and TCEQ
• Perform daily pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational inspections on each piece of equipment operated; correcting problems by use of best judgment or notifying supervisor
• Assist in repairing of heavy mobile equipment
• Safely inspect belts and feeders in work area
• Complete work orders, daily / monthly records associated with assigned tasks
• Assist with Crusher and plant repairs
• Ability to operate various sizes of front-end loaders, dozers, trucks, backhoes, blades, skid loaders, forklifts, haul trucks, etc.
• Knowledge of rock conveying and crushing equipment and associated hazards
• Knowledge of explosive materials used in blasting rock
• Relieve Quarry / Crusher / Clay Quarry personnel as needed to maintain production demands
• Perform other duties as required
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need :

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Driver's Licecnse and the ability to safely operate large vehicles
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Willingness to learn, training will be provided
• Must be a self-starter able to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner
• Maintain a positive work attitude
• Must have good attendance
• Ability to reason through operational issues as they arise and resolve them or communicate with others
• Knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred
• Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibilities
• Excellent work and safety record
• Understanding of Lockout / Tagout procedures

What to expect in a cement environment :

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures.

Lifing up to 50 pounds. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his / her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application.

Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Last updated : 2024-06-23