Asphalt Groundman​/Laborer - Wharton, NJ

Position Overview

Ensure safe, efficient, and proper operation of feed conveyors, hoppers, and chutes by shoveling, sweeping, and greasing.

Wharton, NJ

• Inspect work area and complete Work Area Inspection forms and Production report daily.
• Perform routine maintenance.
• Assist in repairs and maintain housekeeping.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Learn and implement OSHA standards and regulations to maintain a safe operating environment. Report any safety concerns to the Plant Manager immediately.
• May be called upon at discretion of the Plant Manager to perform any other duties assigned and to assist other departments if necessary.
• Regular and timely attendance is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as required by manager.

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

Required Education / Experience / Knowledge / Skill

• High School or GED.
• Successful completion of OSHA Training.
• Task training on an as needed basis.
• Basic mechanical skills needed.
• Must possess the ability to properly splice and maintain conveyor belts.
• Must be able to identify areas of containment.
• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to perform all duties without a direct threat of injury to the individual or others.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates safe, productive job performance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work professionally with other personnel.
• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems.
• Ability to read English or Spanish.

Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge / Skill

• Welding and Cutting skills.
• Knowledge of asphalt production preferred.

• Company-paid health benefits
• Company-paid Annuity
• 4+ weeks PTO, plus paid holidays
• OT after 8 hours.
• Shift differentials.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Rates start at $29.57/hour

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.

• Bend
• Kneel
• Squat
• Stand
• Walk
• Reach
• Fine motor

• Sit
• Drive
• Repetitive motion
• Right
• Left

• 0-10 lbs.
• 10-25 lbs.

• 25-50 lbs.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

• Exposed to noise
• Moving equipment
• Works with others

• Hot weather
• Cold weather
• Wet weather

• Exposed to high heat

• 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

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.