Heavy Equipment Operator I — Asphalt & Civil Paving

CRH International; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness program

Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

FSA

Job summary

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Louisiana Construction Group. You will operate a range of asphalt and earthmoving equipment on road and site projects, coordinating with spotters and trucks to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

We require at least 3 years of outdoor construction experience, the ability to read and write basic sentences, and proficiency with typical earthmoving machinery.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum of 3 years experience in the road or construction field, working outdoors in extreme weather.
• Be able to read, understand and write simple sentences, and perform simple mathematical equations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment including motor graders, excavators, front end loaders, rubber-tire backhoes and dozers.
• Direct placement of equipment, spotters, and trucks to perform tasks safely and efficiently.
• Check grades, yields and communicate with QC on densities and smoothness.
• Utilize 3D automated machine controls where available.
• Maintain clean equipment and site housekeeping.
• Assess daily job plans for efficiencies and safety concerns.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Perform other duties on the jobsite as needed.
• Follow all safety protocols.

Skills

Road construction experience

Outdoor work

Reading/writing basic English

Tools

Paver screed

Motor grader

Front end loader

Rubber-tire backhoe

Excavator

Dozer

Job description

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Louisiana Construction Group. You will operate a range of asphalt and earthmoving equipment on road and site projects, coordinating with spotters and trucks to complete tasks safely and efficiently.

We require at least 3 years of outdoor construction experience, the ability to read and write basic sentences, and proficiency with typical earthmoving machinery.