Laborer, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, drives to continually be a leader in our markets with quality construction materials and value‑added services through innovative techniques and customer‑centric practices. We believe our employees are key to our success and focus on their development and advancement opportunities.

• Operate various pieces of equipment accurately, efficiently and safely.
• Clean up around the plant and surrounding area.
• Lubricate and perform general maintenance on equipment.
• Follow directions.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings (Tool Box Talks).
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site in proper work attire, ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strictly adhere to all safety practices and procedures.
• Strictly adhere to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the company policy book.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience helping operate or work around heavy equipment.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment screening and testing.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements, procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to understand mathematical calculations including rates, ratios, percentages and basic graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of written instructions.
• Vision requirements include color, near and distance vision, peripheral, depth and focus perception.
• Ability to work at heights, climb and balance on ladders, scaffolds and stair towers.
• Requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching and lifting.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during an eight‑hour shift on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• Regular use of hands to handle, feel, reach and manipulate tools, objects and controls.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push and pull up to 50 lb without assistance.
• Ability to operate equipment under extreme temperatures and for extended hours.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on project needs and demands.

• Work is performed outdoors on a job site, in extreme weather conditions and for extended hours.
• Environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise, dirt, grease and dust typical of construction projects.
• Employees regularly work with or near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve substances such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and concrete.
• Workers may be exposed to wet, humid airborne particles, extreme heat or cold and occasional vibration.
• Noise levels usually require protective equipment at some facilities.

• 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.

CRH has a long and proud heritage. It is 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 employees to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability