Equipment Operator

Requisition ID 529060 -Posted 09/21/2026 - Americas Cement - Ash Grove Cement Company - Full Time - Equipment and Machine Operators Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. At Ash Grove Cement, people are ourfirst priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: Health Insurance Vision Insurance RetirementPlan Paid Vacation,Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Disability Pay Life Insurance Growth Opportunities and more! Summary: Operates heavy equipment, such as dozers and loaders, to move materials. Safely drives and maneuvers vehicle into position for loading and dumping materials. Assists in stockpiling materials at plant and Raw Material Storage (RMS) building and hauls other material as required. Inspects vehicle’s mechanisms and monitors and maintains fluid levels. Assists mechanic with minor service and repair to equipment. What you’ll be contributing: Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. Safely, responsibly and proficiently operates and loads equipment for the movement of raw material to and around the plant for production observing all safety rules. Expected to operate equipment with a high degree of competency, skill and proficiency. Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on equipment. Conducts daily equipment inspections. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Removes buildup from under or around quarry crushers, beltlines, and reclaimers. Organizes and plans maintenance each day. Prepares for scheduled maintenance. Follows all plant safety policies and procedures. Follows established traffic patterns, avoiding road hazards and other hazardous conditions. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines. Maintains good housekeeping practices on equipment. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts. Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Tosucceedinthisposition,youwillneed: High school graduation or equivalent isrequired. Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided. Minimum 2-3 yearsexperience operating heavy equipment such as load and/or haul truck, or related experience preferred. Valid Drivers’ License and the ability to safely operate large vehicles. Work overtime, odd and unscheduled hours as required and share on-call duties Ability to perform tasks that include walking, driving, climbing equipment, working within confined spaces and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. What to expect in a cementenvironment: Worktobeperformedinashopenvironmentaswellasoutdoorexposurethroughouttheplant. Mildexposuretocementdust,heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to250feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. What’snextforyou? WeprovidestabilityandadvancementopportunitiesacrossNorthAmerica.Useourtuitionreimbursementprogramtohelpyoumeet your career goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies. 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. Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affir mat ive 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. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ash Grove Cement Company