Nozzleman/CDL Fort Pierce

Preferred Materials, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is seeking a Gunite Nozzleman to join our Concrete Division in Florida. You will support the gunite crew with the pneumatic placement of concrete, inspect equipment, and help maintain a safe jobsite under the crew foreman.

This role emphasizes safety, reliable performance, and the ability to follow instructions. Prior construction experience and familiarity with hand signals for material flow are beneficial. EOE/Vet/Disability.

Qualifications

• Experience with construction safety practices and PPE.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks in varying weather.
• Familiarity with pneumatic placement of concrete is a plus.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Safely operate power equipment and hand tools per safety standards for placement of structural concrete.
• Inspects and maintains nozzle(s) and hoses to ensure proper and safe installation of material(s).
• Uses hand signals to ensure proper material flow to the nozzle.
• Assists gunite crew with setup/breakdown of jobsite tools and protection of the environment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Equipment operation

Reading & following instructions

Hand signals communication

Job description

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Gunite Nozzleman

Provides basic physical labor associated with the pneumatic placement of gunite / shotcrete in accordance with established standards and principles of structural concrete. Regularly inspects and maintains nozzle(s) and hoses for application of said concrete to insure proper and installation and safety. Assists gunite crew with set up and break down of jobsite(s) to include protection of the environment, and surrounding real property. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities and works under the general direction of the Gunite Crew Foreman for assigned area of Prestige.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Safety
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Safely operates power equipment and hand tools while performing all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards and established guidelines for placement of structural concrete
• Inspects and maintains nozzle(s) and hose(s) to insure proper and safe installation of material(s). Makes proper repairs as necessary and immediately reports any deficiencies which may present safety or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Uses established methods of communication, such as hand signals, to insure proper material flow to the nozzle.
• Assists gunite crew with placement of plastic to protect area surrounding equipment and work areas.
• Assists gunite crew in set up / break down of jobsite tools and equipment.

Skills and Job Knowledge Level:

• Working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to the construction industry.
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the construction industry
• Skill in operation of tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform heavy manual task under varying weather conditions.
• Basic understanding of the fundamental principles of structural concrete
• Working knowledge specific to the potential hazards associated with pneumatically applied concrete and appropriate precautions to insure job site safety.

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.

Preferred Materials, Inc., 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.