Heavy Equipment Operator

APC Construction, a CRH Company, specializes in aggregate mining, asphalt paving, construction material supply and complete civil construction. APC and its valued employees are recognized for their dedication to quality work, workforce development, and compliance to stringent safety standards, integrity and innovation. APC has always thought of its staff as family and provides competitive wages, salaries and excellent benefits!

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a crusher and other various types of construction equipment including but not limited to roller, motor grader, excavator, loader, water truck, etc.

Pay ranges from $28 to $32 an hour, based on experience.

Operate heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on all equipment prior to use.

Report any issues or concerns with equipment to supervisor immediately.

Load and unload materials onto/from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles using various types of machinery.

Backfill excavations and compact soil using heavy equipment.

Assist in the construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other.

Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.

Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.

Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

2-5 years previous experience is required.

Knowledge of earth moving and earth moving equipment is required.

Must be 18 years in age or older.

Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Must have standard driver’s license.

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and productions areas as stated by OSHA and MSHA.

Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.

Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors to complete assigned tasks.

Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.

Ability to recognize hazardous conditions.

Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment, as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
Responds promptly to needs.

Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

Uses time efficiently.

Approaches others in a tactful manner;
Reacts well under pressure;
Accepts responsibility for own actions.

Observes safety and security procedures;
Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adapts to changes in the work environment;
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Is consistently at work and on time.

Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.

Generates suggestions for improving work.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance.

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 frequently 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.

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…