Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Evans Construction, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Backhoe, Track Excavators, Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Keep interior of equipment clean and free of debris.
• Maintain clean and orderly jobsite.
• 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.
• 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 from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed.
• Required if directed to perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Work Requirements: Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend instruction, short correspondence, and memos.
• 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 to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Valid Driver's license is preferred.
• Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; responds promptly to employee needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
• Professionalism Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Refrains from vulgar, profane language around customers and general public.
• Quality Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
• Teamwork Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment Exhibits sound and accurate judgement.
• Planning/Organizing Uses time efficiently.
• Safety and Security Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability Adapts to changes in work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality Is consistently at work and on time. Dependability Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Initiative Asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation Generates suggestions for improving work.

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

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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.

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! Evans Construction, 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.