Job ID: 477178

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager, the Plant Operator will engage in operating and maintaining the asphalt facility equipment and records. Inquiring candidates should be eager to work and open to learning the trade skills of unloading, loading, producing, and testing different asphalt grades. No experience is required, although a plus. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to participate in the employee benefits program.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Gather samples of elevated-temperature materials (primarily asphalt)
• Use tools
• Operate a forklift, tractor, or man-lift
• Visually gauge tanks to verify automatic systems
• Provide general plant cleanings
• Perform maintenance tasks and mechanical duties (pumps, valves, oil checks, etc.)
• Open and close valves for production
• Load and unload trucks and railcars
• Complete paperwork involving basic math skills

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• No experience required, although construction knowledge a plus.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic Math

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Computer Skills

• None

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Standard Driver’s License is required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of Fork List and Skid Steer operation

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What CRH Offers You

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  Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• 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!

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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