Paving Equipment Operator (CDL Optional) | Growth & Benefits

CRH; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities within CRH

Job summary

United Companies, a CRH Company, seeks a skilled equipment operator to safely and efficiently run loaders, backhoes, and track hoes at project sites. The role emphasizes safe excavations, utility location, and basic maintenance with adherence to safety programs.

The position offers a wage of $20 to $23 per hour, dependent on experience, with opportunities for growth within CRH. CDL is preferred but not required; applicants must pass pre-employment checks and meet safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to supervisor.
• Know trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Understand aggregate sizes and load weights.
• Travel between locations.
• Assist Laborer and perform related tasks as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading/comprehension

Mathematical ability

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

United Companies, a CRH Company, seeks a skilled equipment operator to safely and efficiently run loaders, backhoes, and track hoes at project sites. The role emphasizes safe excavations, utility location, and basic maintenance with adherence to safety programs.

The position offers a wage of $20 to $23 per hour, dependent on experience, with opportunities for growth within CRH. CDL is preferred but not required; applicants must pass pre-employment checks and meet safety standards.