Job ID:  506102

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island.  Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. 
 

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

The Loader Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment. 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)

• Load material from stockpiles, charges batch plants, and loads trucks.
• Oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Operate front end loader and skid steer loader equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies. 
• Keep time and material records.
• Fill cold feed bins, maintain stockpiles, yard, and road areas
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.

Skills & Specifications

• Mechanical, cutting, and welding skills preferred.
• Ability to understand follow verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge in operating heavy equipment and the hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations and construction sites.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
• Must be willing travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and overtime when necessary.
• Will require all state required associated licenses for machinery operation.

Education/Professional Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent education; and one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1-year prior experience operating a CAT 966 or similar loader is required.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• A 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!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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