Ground Person

CRH; Olive Hill (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical and disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CRH's Mountain Companies in Kentucky seeks a Ground Person to support plant operations at various locations, ensuring production runs smoothly and safely. You will train for general upkeep, perform daily preventative maintenance, and assist with laborer duties while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Responsibilities include partnering with fellow crew members, handling tools and equipment as needed, adhering to PPE policies, and being prepared for overtime, last-minute changes, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.
• Ability to work long shifts (8–12 hours) and flexible with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Crew member essential to plant operations at various locations by providing ground support to maintain production levels.
• Train for general upkeep, plant operations and laborer duties.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and document work.
• Cross train to operate loader and skid steer.
• General plant and grounds housekeeping.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. 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 number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready‑mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Ground Person

Job Description Summary

• Crew member essential to plant operations at various locations by providing ground support to maintain production levels. Train for general upkeep, plant operations and laborer duties. Perform daily preventative maintenance and document work. Cross train to operate loader and skid steer. General plant and grounds housekeeping.

Requirements

• Must partner with other plant employees to maintain plant operations as instructed by plant foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Physical ability to shovel and provide assistance to plant personnel under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
• May be required to use power and/or hand tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance required according to companypolicy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/Cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, public.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/state work may be required.
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.
• Maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements
• Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 large international organization.

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