Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator - Ringgold, GA

CRH; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental coverage

Disability benefits

Retirement savings

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Midsouth Aggregates, a CRH Company, is seeking an Entry-Level Heavy Equipment Operator in our quarry environment in Georgia. You will operate haul trucks, loaders, track hoes and excavators under supervision, focusing on safety and quality as you learn duties on the job.

Key responsibilities include equipment inspection, material handling, and assisting with maintenance per supervisor instructions. The role emphasizes safety, reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Follow OSHA/MSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Be reliable, trustworthy and a team player.
• Maintain good attendance and safety record.
• Meet shift goals with safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment parts for damage or wear; refer major problems to Foreman.
• Clean material from rail cars being returned.
• Check loaded material for quality.
• Accurately record rail car numbers.
• Load haul trucks and customer trucks; feed the portable plant; stockpile and load bins; shovel and clean.
• Follow supervisor instructions; work safely with minimal supervision.
• Job duties may be supplemented as needed.

Skills

OSHA/MSHA compliance

Team player

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 528779

Midsouth Aggregates, part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality aggregates in the southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama, southern Tennessee, Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. Mid-South Aggregates is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify participant.

Position Overview

This is an Entry-Level position that will require the employee to operate multiple pieces of equipment in our quarry environment. This position will be responsible for the safe operation of various equipment including haul trucks, loaders, track hoes, excavators, and more. Additional duties as needed due to workload, vacations, or employee leaves.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Examine equipment parts for damage and/or excessive wear, perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the Foreman.
• Clean material from rail cars that are being returned
• Check the material being loaded for quality
• Able to retrieve and write rail car numbers down accurately
• Load haul trucks, and customer trucks, feed the portable plant, stockpiling and loading bins, shoveling and cleaning
• 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

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Must be a reliable and trustworthy individual that will be a team player.
• Must maintain good attendance and safety record.
• Must be productive during each shift and be willing to meet the goals that are set.

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

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.

Midsouth Aggregates, 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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