Electrician

at OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. in; Colfax (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, seeks an energetic heavy equipment operator to join its Kentucky-based team. This role works with a laborer partner to complete jobs, operating loaders and other machinery with a focus on safety and reliability.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience, perform daily equipment checks, and communicate effectively with the foreman. The position requires physical labor and a commitment to safe, on-time project execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to complete daily equipment checks and safety procedures.
• Willingness to perform labor tasks as needed and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Transport loads; ensure timely movement to job sites.
• Perform pre-start checks and routine maintenance as required.
• Report to Site Foreman and adhere to project specs and safety rules.
• Assist with ancillary labor tasks and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

Pre-start up procedures

Communication with Foreman

Manual reading

Physical endurance

Adaptability to labor duties

Job description

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky's most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle 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 leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

This position works hand in hand with the laborer position to complete jobs. The successful candidates will be energetic, dependable and self-motivated people, who can work in a busy atmosphere. Experience operating a front-end loader required. Accountability for the safe and timely transportation of such loads will be imperative. This position requires the ability to operate hand and foot controls in vehicles. This position will report directly to the Site Foreman.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, dozers, etc.;
• Be familiar with and incorporate information derived from the manuals for the individual equipment being operated;
• Be familiar with the equipment and Daily Equipment Checklist;
• Communicate with Foreman as to the daily job specifications; operate the equipment in a safe and responsible manner;
• Perform daily pre-start up procedures; i.e. note the service due date, check fluid levels and make sure the equipment to be used is in good running order, complete Daily Equipment Checklist;
• Keep equipment clean. Wiping down equipment not only promotes positive public image, but enables the operator to inspect the equipment close range;
• Ability to follow directions;
• Operate service equipment and perform regular maintenance on equipment;
• Experience cutting/welding is desirable;
• Physical labor such as shoveling;
• While the position primarily consists of operating heavy machinery, there are also laborer job functions that need to be completed as necessary;
• Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have at least 5 years' experience;
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check;
• Pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical;
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document;