Quarry Plant Groundsman

CRH; Sardis (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical & dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Inclusive culture

Job summary

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is seeking a Quarry Plant Operator to perform a variety of laboring activities and support crushing/washer operations at the plant near downtown Memphis.

Preferred candidates have 1–2 years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED, with ability to read instructions, perform basic math, work varied shifts, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–2 years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and understand measurements; ability to work varied shifts (days, nights, swings).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding area for safe, efficient operation.
• Performing laboring tasks such as shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, lifting and moving objects.
• Communicating production issues to supervisor or lead person; report to work at start time; work overtime when required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Shoveling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job ID: 527407 APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services. Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the southeastern United States. At APAC our employees are our most valuable resource and why we conduct business while placing Safety First…Always.

Quarry Plant Operator

This position involves a variety of laboring activities, including, but not limited to: lubricating; shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking. Work will be performed per the plant foreman's instruction; free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintaining aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects.
• Communicating production issues to supervisor or lead person.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

One (1) Year Related Experience Is Preferred.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)

Physical Demands

• GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
• AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches
• BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Competencies

• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

Other Qualifications

Must be able to pass physical fitness and agility test.

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.

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affiliated 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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