Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Operator heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials in a safe manner.
• Conduct pre‑operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
• Assist Plant Manager in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.
• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.
• Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to work long hours out‑of‑doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Need to ensure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations.
• Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task.
• The desire to perform related work as required.

Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.

• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be reliable, hardworking and able to work in a team environment.

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

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 large international organization.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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