Asphalt Plant Groundsperson

Asphalt Plant Groundsperson

The Asphalt Groundsperson is responsible for safely performing a variety of duties to assist at an asphalt plant. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs. This position will require working at heights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plant Laborer:
  Participates in daily THINK/TRACK meetings plus weekly safety meetings.
• Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Assists in plant production of materials and ensures the efficient working condition of the plant.
• Walk and monitor the asphalt plant while in production to identify any issues.
• Performs daily maintenance pre-checks on the plant and equipment.
• Ensures that all assigned equipment is properly maintained, clean, in a safe working order and operated properly.
• Prepares plant for operations at the beginning of the season and performs shut down procedures at the end of the season.
• Operates front end loader, skidsteer, end dump truck and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs plant maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Work night shift.
• Other Duties:
  Uses various equipment, hand and power tools. Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations. Performs job site clean-up. Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition. Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Must have a current and valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• 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 anywhere 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:

• 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 to loud.

What CRH Offers You:

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

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.