Aggregate Plant Operator- Grand Junction, CO

Oldcastle SW Group, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits and retirement programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

United Companies, a CRH Company, seeks a Plant Operator to control production and load-out of materials in the aggregate plant. This role schedules deliveries and ensures timely supply to support dispatch loading instructions.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, 3–5 years aggregate experience preferred, and a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and teamwork. On-site work with standard plant duties and maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions clearly and follow procedures.
• Strong communication skills for radio/phone transmissions and coordination with dispatch.
• Basic math skills for measurements, quantities and unit conversions.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in all plant activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver aggregate loads according to specifications.
• Read dispatch orders and support production needs for materials.
• Operate with safety-first mindset and follow environmental regulations.
• Maintain equipment and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Document time and material records and assist with QA checks.

Skills

Read & comprehend instructions

Effective communication on radio/phone

Mathematical skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Dispatch/Quality Control Software

Job description

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Plant Operator is a skilled leadership position, responsible for controlling production and load out of materials produced in the aggregate plant, as well as for scheduling and ensuring timely delivery of supplies to the plant to perform duties in conjunction with dispatch loading instructions.

Wage Range: $28-$31 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Delivering aggregate loads according to specifications.
• Reads dispatch orders and understands required needs for production of materials.
• Conduct operations in a Safety First and efficient manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct functions in a professional manner and ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Prints out invoice tickets on each truck/load and files. Gives copy of invoice to truck drivers to obtain customer payment upon delivery of materials as needed.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.
• Performs maintenance to plant which includes greasing parts, sweeping, shoveling, performing equipment repairs, cleaning, removing jam-ups, and welding.
• Become proficient in dispatching & Quality Control Software.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.
• Must be able to climb man ladder.
• Follow verbal and written instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duties safely and satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Three to five years aggregate-related experience is preferred.

Work Requirements

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively on radio/phone system

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Computer Skills

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Standard Driver's License with clean MVR

Physical Demands

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.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Qualifications

This position is subject to drug testing and background check prior to completion of hire.

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

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 a large international organization.

United Companies, a CRH Company, is an affirmatives 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.

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