What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Trainee position at West Virginia Paving Inc.?
Job ID: 507650
West Virginia Paving, Inc., a CRH company, is one of West Virginia’s premier grading and paving contractors in the state. West Virginia Paving, Inc. performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete and more. Privately owned and operated until joining the CRH family in 2000, West Virginia Paving, Inc. has been servicing residents of West Virginia with the foremost paving services for decades. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Operator Trainee
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Job Description Summary:
- Seeking an Operator Trainee interested in learning to operate various equipment, specifically the roller operator
Requirements:
- Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT
- Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s, TRACK, etc)
- Move levers, depress petal, turn hand wheels and push throttle to control and guide machine
- Drive machine in successive overlapping passes over surface to be compacted
- Determine speed and direction of machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges are not formed by excessive pressure
- Push hand roller and pound surface using hand tamp or guide portable power roller over areas not accessible to road roller
- Must ensure that finished surface meets the requirements of the customer
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Other duties as assigned
- Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check.
- Able to work various times during day, night or weekend hours as needed.
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
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!
West Virginia Paving, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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