Quarry Plant Laborer

Oldcastle Inc.; Lunenburg (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aggregate and HMA products is seeking a Quarry Laborer in Lunenburg, MA. This role involves responsibilities such as equipment operation, maintenance tasks, and maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school education, welding experience, and a professional attitude. Join us for a rewarding challenge with numerous growth opportunities.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for growth and internal promotion

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Welding experience strongly preferred.
• Previous aggregate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate safety issues regarding equipment use.
• Perform plant repairs and maintenance as directed.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform all functions safely.

Skills

Welding

General knowledge of plant maintenance

Ability to follow verbal and written instruction

Education

High school education or equivalent

Previous aggregate experience

Tools

Welding torch

Job description

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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)

• Understands and applies safe use and operation of the equipment and communicates with other employees about safety related matters.
• Performs all functions in a safe manner in accordance with company policy and procedures.
• Performs plant repair, maintenance and fabrication as directed.
• Inform supervisor of any maintenance or repairs needed.
• Maintains a clean work area.
• 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.

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

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:

Frequently

Occasionally

Not

Applicable

0 – 10 lbs.

X

10 – 25 lbs.

X

25 – 50 lbs.

X

50 –100 lbs.

X

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.

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

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.