Equipment Operator - Chilhowie, VA

W-L Construction and Paving, a CRH company, is one of southwest Virginia’s largest grading contractors and the largest paving contractor in the area employing more than 250 employees during the construction months. W-L performs all aspects of roadway construction including grading, paving, stone, concrete, and utilities with paving operations exceeding one million tons per year. With multiple locations throughout the state of Virginia, W-L prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations.

In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready‑mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada.

CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position will be based out of Chilhowie, VA office; however, work will also be conducted in and around Tennessee.

• Crew member essential in operating various types of equipment around the job site area.

• Must partner with employees as instructed by foreman to ensure daily schedules are met.
• Attendance required according to attendance policy to ensure crew ability to operate at a normal efficiency level.
• Physical ability to excavate/operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8–12 hours.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completions.
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintain courteous and professional manner with co‑workers, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to be flexible with last‑minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required. Night shift work may be required.
• Ability to excavate designated areas with attention to detail and emphasis on craftsmanship.
• Ability to operate off‑road truck to specifications.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment on rough grade work or paving in job site area.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
• Ability to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.
• Ability to follow instructions of supervisor/facility manager in order to adhere to company policies, safety guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Driver’s License required.

• 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.

W‑L Construction and Paving, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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