Skilled Equipment Operator - Candler, NC

CRH; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Career growth

Job summary

CRH's APAC-Atlantic, Asheville Division, located in Candler, NC, is hiring a Skilled Equipment Operator to perform groundwork and paving duties. You will operate asphalt paver, screed, distributor, and roller equipment, ensuring smooth material flow and adherence to job specs.

The role requires safety compliance, ability to follow instructions, and teamwork with the crew; independent work and attention to detail are essential. A high school diploma and related experience are commonly required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate paving equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must work well in a team and also be able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Control material taken into the paver and depths of material distributed through the machine.
• Understand paving industry aspects including grades, milling, drainage, paving patterns, aggregate size, and job specifications.
• Operate paving machines to push dump trucks and maintain a constant flow of asphalt or other material.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment; report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Coordinate truck dumping and shoveling as needed.
• Shovel blacktop, control traffic, and set up/tear down equipment.

Skills

Operate equipment safely

Instructions comprehension

Teamwork / independent work

Operate heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

3 years road construction preferred

Job description

Job ID: 525332

Located across Western North Carolina, APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

SKILLED EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - Candler, NC

Job Description Summary

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment for groundwork and construction purposes. The career field for Operator includes, but may not be limited to, the following positions: Asphalt Paver Operator, Screed Operator, Distributor Operator, Aspahlt Roller Operator, Milling Operator.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

• Control material taken into the paver and the depths of material distributed through the machine.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, milling, drainage, paving patterns, aggreate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
• Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintan a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
• The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perofrm minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machinces eqipped with interchangable hammers.
• Drive and operate curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing.
• Place strips or material such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material.
• Light burners or start hearing units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
• Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
• Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
• Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
• Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavements.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair eqipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Coordinate truck dumping.
• Shovel blacktop.
• Control traffic.
• Set up and tear down equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned time is required.
• Other duties as many be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of road construction experience preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitide to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary; some overnight travel my be required.
• Indiviuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by PSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face shield, safety (hard toe) shoes, hard hat, and coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgement.

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.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but it typically moderate.

The statements included in the 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. APAC-Atlantic, 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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