What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at CRH?
Job ID: 508807
APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
Pay: $18 /hour
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SUMMARY
Operates heavy, off-road type equipment (examples: drills, loaders, dozers, trucks, service equipment, excavator), typically found in quarry applications and/or provides manual labor at ground level, involving various duties around a quarry production facility including welding. Job is outdoors, weather related, involving manual skills, some math and reasoning and continuous safety applications around heavy equipment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works from general supervision from foreman on routine duties with standard policies and procedures. Refers problems and questions to foreman.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) rules, training practices, first aid and any other rules of safety as applicable to the specific task.
- Services assigned machine before starting operation daily – checks oil levels, hydraulic, coolant and other fluids. Visual check of tires and overall machine condition. Checks entire machine for safe operation ability.
- Fuels assigned machine with diesel fuel from storage tanks.
- Operate assigned machine in safe fashion as it applies to one's self and fellow crew members. Operate machine in as efficient, productive fashion possible with highest production rate applicable.
- Perform plant maintenance with minor repairs and assist mechanic.
- Clean around plant – requires shoveling.
- Keeps work area clean, orderly and inform supervisor of any potential problem developments.
- Assists mechanic with any breakdowns, hose repairs, welding or scheduled maintenance on machine. May include extended downtime and lifting duties.
- Utility and ground crew shall perform their assigned job and report any discrepancies to their supervisor.
- Must submit to random drug testing, as selected, and comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
- Dependable and reliable attendance.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Skill in machine operation, maintenance and safety around other individuals and machines. Typically, a very active, mobile individual since machinery has rough operation, driving over pit floors, dumping large loads and working around large rocks and possibly muddy conditions. Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds, climbing 8-10 foot ladders to reach operator’s cab and sitting for long periods of time utilizing both left and right hand operators’ controls and steering wheel simultaneously. Also, requires simultaneous coordination of possibly three (3) foot control pedals.
Education
High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
Experience
Six months minimum on smaller loader, dozer or off-road type machinery preferred.
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 a 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!
APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Salary : $18
