Loader Operator - Cherokee Co. NC

APAC - Atlantic, Inc.; Hayesville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Diversity and promote-from-within

Job summary

Harrison Construction Company, a CRH Company, seeks a dedicated quarry associate to handle loading, screening, and crushing operations. You will operate front-end loaders, conveyors, and related equipment to move aggregate efficiently and safely.

The role requires basic maintenance work, adherence to safety standards, and reliable attendance. High school or GED is preferred but not required, with opportunities for growth within a large construction group.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mining equipment and their uses.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• High school education or GED preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate conveyor, screening and crushing equipment and a front-end loader.
• Load haul trucks and customer trucks and stockpile materials.
• Perform maintenance and safety tasks per supervisor instructions.

Skills

Mining equipment knowledge

Aggregate classification knowledge

Haul truck operation

Education

High school/GED

Job description

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction. In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Job Description

• This position will require the employee to perform any combination of the following duties within the quarry. Fill in at several operations as needed due to workload, vacations, or employee leaves. This position involves the maintenance and operation of conveyor, screening and crushing equipment, and the operation of a front-end loader, for the purpose of loading aggregate materials.

Requirements

• Examines parts for damage or excessive wear
• Cleaning material from cars that are being returned
• Checking material being loaded for quality
• Being able to retrieve and write car numbers down accurately Shoveling and cleaning
• Load haul trucks, load customer trucks, feed portable plant, stockpile and load bins
• Operate haul truck and water truck
• Knowledge of mining equipment and their uses Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications
• Perform work associated with maintenance and loader operation to the highest safety standards.
• Maintain reliable attendance, meet company standards, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, and in some cases, will be expected to be performed free from direct supervision without a compromise or sacrifice to safety, and without sacrifice to, quality of work tasks
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

Education/Experience

• High school education or GED preferred but not required

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 large international organization.

Harrison Construction Company, a CRH Company, is an AFFIRMATIVE Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability