Heavy Equipment Operator

CRH; Bonner Springs (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

CRH APAC- Inc., Kansas City, a CRH company, is seeking a heavy equipment operator for quarry environments. This outdoor role involves operating drills, loaders, dozers, trucks and service equipment with safety and efficiency as priorities.

You will perform pre-shift checks, assist with maintenance and welding, and keep the area clean while following MSHA rules and drug-testing policies. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and climb ladders.
• Experience with quarry machinery preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily pre-shift checks and service of equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment in quarry duties.
• Assist with maintenance and welding tasks.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and report issues.
• Comply with MSHA rules and drug testing policy.

Skills

Machinery operation

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job ID: 528770

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.

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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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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