Hot Plant Loader Operator(Travel Required)

Oldcastle Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled equipment operators to join their team. This role involves the safe and efficient operation of various construction machinery, including loaders and haul trucks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in heavy equipment operation and be comfortable working in diverse environments, from highways to rural roads. The company offers a supportive culture that values safety and employee development, along with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge and grow your career in construction, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Base Pay

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Disability Benefits

Retirement Savings Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Opportunities for Growth and Development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous heavy equipment operation experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Reading Comprehension

Basic Math Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Loaders

Back Hoes

Track Hoes

Haul Trucks

Water Trucks

Job description

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview
This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Haul Trucks, and Water Trucks.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed. May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred.

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.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability