Equipment Operator II

CRH; Lamont (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CRH is seeking an Equipment Operator in Lamont, Florida, responsible for moving and loading materials using heavy machinery. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in public works or construction, with the ability to operate heavy equipment safely. The role offers competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings programs.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work.
• Experience in operating a variety of heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work long hours outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met.
• Operate heavy equipment to move and load materials.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety knowledge

Record keeping

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Heavy equipment

Bulldozers

Excavators

Front-end loaders

Job description

Job ID: 523250

Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river gravel, limestone, natural sand, and more. This rail‑served aggregate distribution network covers Florida, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama.

The Equipment Operator (EO) moves, loads and handles materials in the terminal area using heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, front‑end loaders, and other large machinery.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment.
• Operate backhoes, bulldozers, loaders and/or other heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials.
• Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials into/out of railcars and/or other modes of transportation.
• Conduct pre‑operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
• Assist Yard Manager and/or Yard Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.

Specific Task Requirements

• Operate general construction equipment at the terminal when given training.
• Required to lift 50 pounds.
• Complete miscellaneous jobs according to instructions given.
• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.
• Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to work long hours out‑of‑doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Ability to ensure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations.
• Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task.
• Desire to perform related work as required.

Education

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred.

Experience

Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.

• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be reliable, hard working and able to work in a team environment.

Shift differential may apply.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.