Heavy Equipment Operator

CRH; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and life

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

APAC-Inc., Kansas City, a CRH company, operates heavy, off-road equipment in quarry settings and outdoors. The role requires manual labor, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to handle routine maintenance and vehicle checks. Pay is hourly and experience in similar machinery is preferred.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and the ability to work in varied weather conditions while maintaining productive output.

Qualifications

• Skill in machine operation, maintenance and safety around other individuals and machines.
• Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds, climbing 8-10 foot ladders to reach operator’s cab and sitting for long periods with coordinated pedal control.
• Active, mobile candidate able to operate machinery in rough pit and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely for efficient production in quarry settings.
• Perform pre-shift checks of oil, fluids, tires and general machine condition.
• Fuels, aids maintenance, and supports mechanics with routine repairs.
• Keep work area clean and report potential safety issues to supervision.
• Comply with MSHA rules and company safety policies.

Skills

Machine operation

Maintenance

Safety awareness

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 527343

APAC- Inc., Kansas City, is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services. From coast to coast, CRH delivers quality, dependable results to customers ranging from federal agencies to small construction companies. APAC is a great place to grow!

Pay: $22/hr. depending on experience

Summary

Operates heavy, off-road type equipment (examples: drills, loaders, dozers, trucks, service equipment, excavator), typically found in quarry applications and/or provides manual labor at ground level, involving various duties around a quarry production facility including welding. Job is outdoors, weather related, involving manual skills, some math and reasoning and continuous safety applications around heavy equipment. The work is in a safety sensitive environment.

Supervision Recieved

Works from general supervision from foreman on routine duties with standard policies and procedures. Refers problems and questions to foreman.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) rules, training practices, first aid and any other rules of safety as applicable to the specific task.
• Services assigned machine before starting operation daily – checks oil levels, hydraulic, coolant and other fluids. Visual check of tires and overall machine condition. Checks entire machine for safe operation ability.
• Fuels assigned machine with diesel fuel from storage tanks.
• Operate assigned machine in safe fashion as it applies to one's self and fellow crew members. Operate machine in as efficient, productive fashion possible with highest production rate applicable.
• Perform plant maintenance with minor repairs and assist mechanic.
• Clean around plant – requires shoveling.
• Keeps work area clean, orderly and inform supervisor of any potential problem developments.
• Assists mechanic with any breakdowns, hose repairs, welding or scheduled maintenance on machine. May include extended downtime and lifting duties.
• Utility and ground crew shall perform their assigned job and report any discrepancies to their supervisor.
• Must submit to random drug testing, as selected, and comply with Company Drug and Alcohol Policy.
• Dependable and reliable attendance.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required Minimum Qualifications

Skill in machine operation, maintenance and safety around other individuals and machines. Typically, a very active, mobile individual since machinery has rough operation, driving over pit floors, dumping large loads and working around large rocks and possibly muddy conditions. Must be capable of lifting 75 pounds, climbing 8-10 foot ladders to reach operator’s cab and sitting for long periods of time utilizing both left and right hand operators’ controls and steering wheel simultaneously. Also, requires simultaneous coordination of possibly three (3) foot control pedals.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent preferred.

Experience

Six months minimum on smaller loader, dozer or off-road type machinery preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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

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 a large international organization.

APAC-Inc., Kansas City, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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.

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