Quarry Plant Laborer

P.J. Keating Company; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quarry Laborer to join their team in a dynamic environment. This role involves essential responsibilities such as maintaining equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring safety at the aggregate site. The company offers the benefits of a large corporation while maintaining a close-knit, small company feel. Ideal candidates will have experience in welding and plant maintenance, along with a commitment to safety and teamwork. If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to contribute to a leading manufacturer in the construction sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for growth and development

Qualifications

• Previous aggregate experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform plant repair, maintenance, and fabrication as directed.
• Maintain a clean work area and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Welding

Plant Maintenance

Safety Procedures

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Torch

Cutting Torch

Job description

Job ID: 505777

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

The Quarry Laborer will be responsible for various tasks at the aggregate site.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

1. Understands and applies safe use and operation of the equipment and communicates with other employees about safety related matters.
2. Performs all functions in a safe manner in accordance with company policy and procedures.
3. Performs plant repair, maintenance and fabrication as directed.
4. Inform supervisor of any maintenance or repairs needed.
5. Maintains a clean work area.
6. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education/Experience

• Previous aggregate experience preferred.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Welding experience strongly preferred

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Display a professional attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Welding and cutting torch experience.
• General knowledge of plant maintenance.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time. The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Continuous

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

Bend

X

Kneel

X

Squat

X

Climb

X

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Reach

X

Drive

X

Fine motor

X

Repetitive Motion

X

Right

X

Left

X

This position requires an employee to lift:

Continuous

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

0 - 10 lbs.

X

10 - 25 lbs.

X

25 - 50 lbs.

X

50 -100 lbs.

X

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Continuous

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

Hot Weather

X

Cold Weather

X

Wet Weather

X

Exposed to Noise

X

Exposed to High Heat

X

Moving Equipment

X

Working With Others

X

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.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability