Equipment Operator - Grading

Equipment Operator - Grading

This is a highly skilled position involving the operation of heavy equipment on road, site or highway construction.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Must possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the construction industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to grading
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years' experience operating heavy road construction equipment

Work Requirements

• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment
• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required
• Ability to follow instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements
• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company
• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet APAC Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand grades and elevations in site work.

Physical Requirements

• Following motions may be required: climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, throwing, reaching
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques.

Work Environment

• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.

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.