Loader Operator

CRH; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH is looking for an experienced Operator to work with heavy equipment in outdoor settings. The role involves operating a front end loader and maintaining equipment while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work in varied climate conditions.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Growth and promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience using heavy equipment.
• Able to lift and move up to 50lbs frequently, up to 65lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor climates.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front end loader in outdoor, unpaved environments.
• Perform routine maintenance including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Inspect and complete daily equipment reports.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 506289

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

Operators will operate a front end loader in a rugged outdoor, unpaved environment to move bulk material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
• Observes equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
• Performs routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
• Inspect and complete equipment report daily
• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience using heavy equipment
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Able to sit for extended periods in operation of equipment on varying surfaces (paved, dirt, multilevel)
• The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, – should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• Able to climb up & down from cab heights with ease multiple times per hour
• Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision.
• Must be able to work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog

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!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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