HSG - Laborer - Heavy Equipment Operator - Hutchinson, KS

at APAC-KANSAS, INC. in; Hutchinson (KS); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Résumé du poste

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator in Hutchinson, KS. Join a safety‑driven, team‑oriented environment with opportunities for advancement within a large organization.

You will operate heavy and light equipment, perform pre‑op checks, support plant maintenance, and help keep job sites safe and productive while meeting environmental standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Technical welding or fitting certificates are a plus.
• State-approved Welding Certification is a bonus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, to maintain quarry access points.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment.
• Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and ensure work platforms remain clear and safe.
• Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required.
• Assist with plant repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic welding and fitting, as needed.
• Handle water hoses and perform cleanup while maintaining awareness of hazards.
• Report operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman.
• Maintain PPE usage and adhere to OSHA/MSHA safety guidelines.
• Support the team in achieving high standards of productivity and environmental responsibility.

Connaissances

Heavy equipment operation

Pre-operational checks

Safety compliance

Outdoor work

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Technical welding/fitting certificates

State-approved Welding Certification

Outils

Welding

Description du poste

HSG - Laborer - Heavy Equipment Operator - Hutchinson, KS (Construction)

Job ID: 527265

Holliday Sand & Gravel Company, a CRH company, is one of the leading sand and gravel producers throughout Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Holliday Sand & Gravel Company is a dynamic company known for its causal, team-oriented work environment. We provide opportunities for career growth and advancement to employees at all levels.

Are you looking to drive your career with a company that values your skills, safety, and ambition? Join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator and become part of a supportive team with the resources of a large corporation and the close-knit atmosphere of a family business. Take your career to new heights!

About the Role

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll play a vital role in our daily operations, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials critical to our success. You'll work hands-on with the latest equipment, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to a culture where safety and innovation are paramount.

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy and light mobile equipment, including skid steers, as trained and directed to maintain quarry access points.
• Perform pre-operational checks and routine servicing of assigned equipment.
• Conduct site clean-up using hand tools and ensure work platforms remain clear and safe.
• Safely run and monitor the crushing plant as required.
• Assist with plant repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic welding and fitting, as needed.
• Handle water hoses and perform cleanup while maintaining awareness of electrical hazards and slippery surfaces.
• Report any operational or environmental issues promptly to the foreman.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and use all required PPE in compliance with OSHA/MSHA guidelines.
• Support the team in achieving high standards of productivity and environmental responsibility.

What It Takes to Succeed

• Pass pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check, and "Fit for Work" physical.
• Provide valid documentation for I-9 eligibility.
• Demonstrate a professional, courteous attitude toward colleagues, supervisors, and the public.
• Be flexible to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.
• Be comfortable working outdoors in extreme weather and on rough terrain.
• Physical capability for climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, and using hand tools.
• Commitment to a strong safety culture and team-based approach.
• Mandatory: Minimum age of 18 due to work environment requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Technical education or certificates in basic welding/fitting a plus.
• State-approved Welding Certification is a bonus but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate: $18-20/hr. based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth
• The opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes your safety, skill development, and job satisfaction

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.

Holliday Sand & Gravel 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.

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