HMA Equipment Operator/Laborer

CRH; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is seeking a hands-on plant operator to support daily production. You will operate heavy equipment, access all plant areas for maintenance, and perform welding or fabrication tasks to keep the operation running smoothly.

Candidates should be able to read safety rules and maintenance manuals, work nights or weekends when needed, and maintain a strong safety mindset while adhering to company policies and regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment accurately, efficiently, and safely according to job site requirements.
• Access all areas of the plant to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties as required.
• Clean up around plant and surrounding area.
• Lubricate and perform general maintenance on equipment.
• Detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Follow directions precisely.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Maintenance tools

Job description

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready‑mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Position Overview

An individual would assist the Foreperson with daily production duties by operating heavy equipment and performing other miscellaneous plant‑related functions.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment, depending on the job site, accurately, efficiently and safely.
• Ability to access all areas of the plant to perform necessary maintenance and repairs.
• Perform welding and fabrication duties as required.
• Clean up around plant and surrounding area.
• Lubricate and perform general maintenance on the equipment.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Ability to follow directions.

Other Requirements

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Knowledge of all applicable regulations affecting asphalt plant production, safety, environmental, state, federal, and company policies; ensure observance of such regulations; and ensure compliance with all regulations and permit conditions.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications

Education And Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to do routine paperwork.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with tens and hundreds. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 105 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud and may require protective equipment.

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

The Shelly Company, 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.