River Laborer

The Shelly Company; Belpre (OH); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Job summary

The Shelly Company in Ohio is hiring an Unloading Rig Laborer to assist crane operators and perform general labor at Price Inland Terminal and other locations as needed.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, assisting with daily plant operations, and performing maintenance tasks. The role requires safety awareness, reliable attendance, and willingness to travel and work varied hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1–3 months related experience or training, or equivalent combination.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is helpful (front end loader, bulldozer, skid steer).
• Ability to read and follow directions; basic safety awareness and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel and work nights/weekends as needed; good attendance is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist plant foreperson with daily operations and upkeep.
• Safely operate heavy equipment including front-end loader, bulldozer, and skid steer where applicable.
• Perform general labor tasks, shoveling, and routine equipment maintenance.
• Assist foreperson and crew; participate in deckhand duties if required.
• Identify safety hazards and report equipment malfunctions; follow directions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Frontend Loader

Bulldozer

Skid steer loader

Job description

The Shelly Company, a CRH company, is a vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services throughout the state of Ohio. Our commitment to quality drives us to use the most modern, efficient and environmentally friendly technology in our industry. The Shelly Company is known throughout the industry for innovation, quality and for our commitment to safety.

Position Overview

The Unloading Rig Laborer will be responsible for assisting the crane operators in everyday tasks as well as general labor duties at Price Inland Terminal and other locations as required.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assist the plant foreperson with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant.
• Ability to maintain and safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to, Frontend Loader, Bulldozer, and skid steer loader.
• Other miscellaneous duties include but are not limited to; general labor, shoveling, performing necessary equipment maintenance, assisting foreperson and/or crew members as needed.
• Welding and fabrication duties a plus, but not required.
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to perform deckhand duties, such as line handling, barge and boat operations.
• General understanding of OSHA & MSHA regulations.
• The ability to operate an excavator and a crane is a plus, but not required.

Other Requirements

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public always.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior Heavy Equipment experience, Skid steer, Frontend Loader, Bulldozer Operation helpful.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate sufficiently to be able to convey and exchange ideas and to give and to receive detailed verbal instructions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or variables.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 25 pounds. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and may require protective equipment.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

The Shelly Company, a CRH Company, is an Affinitie 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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