Heavy Equipment Operator

Job

Pay: $22/hr, depending on experience.

Operates heavy, off‑road type equipment (drills, loaders, dozers, trucks, service equipment, excavator) typically used in quarry applications and/or provides manual labor at ground level, including welding. The job is outdoors, weather related, involving manual skills, some math and reasoning, and continuous safety applications around heavy equipment. The work is in a safety‑sensitive environment.

Works from general supervision of a foreman on routine duties with standard policies and procedures. Refers problems and questions to the foreman.

• Knowledge of MSHA rules, training practices, first aid and any other applicable safety rules.
• Services assigned machine before starting operation daily – checks oil levels, hydraulics, coolant and other fluids, visual check of tires and overall machine condition, and ensures safe operation ability.
• Fuels the assigned machine with diesel fuel from storage tanks.
• Operates the assigned machine safely for oneself and fellow crew members, and works efficiently to achieve the highest production rate possible.
• Performs plant maintenance with minor repairs and assists the mechanic.
• Cleans around the plant with shoveling and keeps the work area clean, orderly, and informs the supervisor of any potential problems.
• Assists the mechanic with any breakdowns, hose repairs, welding, or scheduled maintenance on machine, which may include extended downtime and lifting duties.
• Utility and ground crew perform their assigned job and report any discrepancies to their supervisor.
• Submits to random drug testing, as selected, and complies with the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Maintains dependable and reliable attendance.

Skill in machine operation, maintenance, and safety around other individuals and machines. The candidate must be active, mobile, able to lift 75 pounds, climb 8‑10‑foot ladders, sit for long periods, and coordinate simultaneously three foot‑control pedals while operating controls and steering wheel.

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

Six months minimum on smaller loader, dozer or off‑road type machinery preferred.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25‑50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits program.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

CRH is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.