Equipment Operator

Oldcastle Inc.; Olive Hill (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled utility person to join their team. This role involves operating heavy equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring the smooth operation of the plant. The company offers competitive wages and benefits, emphasizing a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and development. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a dynamic setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Join a company that values safety and community investment while advancing your career in the construction and aggregates industry.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Disability Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Growth

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment operation and plant maintenance.
• Ability to perform welding and cutting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shoveling, lubrication, and plant maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment like skid steer and loader.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Welding

Plant Maintenance

Shoveling and Cleanup

Confined Space Work

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Skid Steer

Mini Excavator

Haul Truck

Loader

Job description

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Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprising Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to Kentucky for decades. Our services include concrete construction, asphalt paving, and quarry operations. Privately owned until 2006, we later joined CRH, the leading asphalt producer, aggregates producer, and a major player in cement and ready-mix in North America. CRH's decentralized structure offers a small company environment with large enterprise career opportunities.

Skilled Utility

Looking for a career opportunity? Mountain Materials offers a perfect fit!

This is a UNION POSITION - Successful applicants will join the United Steelworkers Union Local 14581, if not already members.

Job Description Summary

• Skilled utility person responsible for shoveling, lubrication, cleanup, plant maintenance, and repair including welding and cutting. Ability to operate heavy equipment such as skid steer, mini excavator, haul truck, and loader.

Requirements

• Ability to shovel and clean belts
• Ability to change belt rollers
• Ability to make plant repairs
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Heavy lifting
• Willingness to work different shifts and overtime as needed
• Other tasks as assigned by management

Preferences

• Ability to cut with torch and weld
• Experience operating skid steer, loaders, and excavators is a plus
• Experience working around processing plants

Education/Experience

• High school diploma / GED
• Experience changing belt rollers
• Experience making belt splices
• Plant repair experience

What Oldcastle Offers You

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and disability benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Health and wellness programs
• Opportunities for growth, development, and promotion

About Oldcastle

Mountain Materials, a division of Oldcastle Aggregates, is part of the Oldcastle family, North America's leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, concrete, and paving services. Our decentralized structure allows for a small company environment with large enterprise opportunities. We are committed to safety, community investment, and industry leadership.

We invite you to grow with us! Apply today through our online system, which lets you view and track your application 24/7.

Mountain Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive pay
• Benefits including medical, dental, disability
• Group retirement savings
• Health and wellness programs
• Growth and promotion opportunities

About CRH

CRH is a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises, operating in a decentralized, diversified structure. We offer small company environments with large career opportunities. Join us for a rewarding career!

Apply now to start your journey. Our system allows you to track your application status anytime. Thank you for your interest!

Mountain Aggregates, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability. For more info, click here.

Date: Apr 25, 2025

Nearest Major Market: Ashland

Nearest Secondary Market: Huntington

Job Segment: Equipment Operator, Welding, Manufacturing