Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking an Equipment Operator in Helena, Montana, United States. CRH is the largest building materials company in North America, developing sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world.

Position Overview:

In this role, you'll operate various types of heavy construction equipment in order to prepare, grade, and pave asphalt. You'll work with a team on projects big and small, playing an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. If you're someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors, running equipment, and being a part of building something, this is the career path for you. Limited experience? No worries! We'll assist with training to provide you with the skills you need to be successful. If you've got the drive, we'll help you to reach your goals.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions):

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel to and from various locations.
• Assist labor crew including shoveling, raking, and compacting of asphalt materials.
• Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid driver's license.
• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, site specifications, simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates the willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to work and communicate well with supervisor, plant personnel, and other employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Requirements:

• Previous construction or related experience preferred.
• CDL a plus but not required.
• Ability to travel outside Helena, MT. Travel will be required at times during work season.

Work Environment:

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

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

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.

GRIP with at least 90 lbs. of force CLIMBING in, around, and on equipment HEAVY LIFTING of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist AWKWARD POSITIONS getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground FLEXIBILITY awkward reaches BALANCE including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying. VISION 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions HEARING corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

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.

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.

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.