Equipment Operator

CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready‑mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or the next step in your career, we provide a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. As a heavy equipment operator, you’ll work outdoors, handle equipment such as rollers, skid steers, and excavators, and support teams on projects big and small. Limited experience? No worries!

We’ll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to succeed.

Wage: $23.00 – $30.00 +/hr DOE with potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non‑Davis Bacon Wages.

• Weekends Off!
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 2 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by using it within its designed parameters.
• Perform pre and post shift inspection of equipment.
• Excavate holes and ditches and move materials.
• Load materials into trucks for hauling.
• Use heavy equipment to lift and move heavy structures and equipment.
• Use equipment to grade terrain.
• Check necessary equipment parts to ensure proper function.
• Maintain safe slopes on excavations.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines before digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or report major problems to the supervisor.
• Assist labor crew with shoveling, raking and compacting asphalt materials.
• Routinely assist other members of the workforce in different areas of production.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Prior equipment operation experience in construction or related environments.
• Safety‑minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work and communicate well with supervisor, plant personnel, and other employees.
• Compliance with OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical exam and controlled substance testing.
• Must have current U.S. Authorization to work or ability to obtain it without company assistance prior to start date.

• CDL a plus but not required.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, and vibration; employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Noise level is usually loud.
• Primarily works 8 – 12 hours per day, 5 days per week.

• Grip – with at least 90 lbs. of force.
• Climbing – in, around, and on equipment.
• Heavy lifting – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Awkward positions – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Flexibility – awkward reaches.
• Balance – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Vision – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, equipment, and obstructions.
• Hearing – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers.

• 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,…