Ground Person - Olive Hill, KY

at Mountain Enterprises, Inc. in; Olive Hill (KY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Job summary

Mountain Enterprises, Inc. in Olive Hill, KY, is seeking a Ground Person to support plant operations and ensure production meets schedules. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on maintenance in a heavy construction setting.

Applicants should be prepared for 8–12 hour shifts, exposure to varying temperatures, and to follow PPE guidelines while assisting with equipment and general upkeep. Drug screening and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to perform physical labor in various temperatures.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide ground support to maintain production levels.
• Train for general upkeep, plant operations, and laborer duties.
• Cross train to operate loader and skid steer.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance and document work.

Skills

Ground Crew

Plant Operations

Teamwork

Shoveling

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Ground Person - Olive Hill, KY (Construction)

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

Ground Person

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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 company policy 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.

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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