Heavy Equipment Operator

Job ID:  498858

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island.  Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. 
 

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

The equipment operator is a skilled position responsible for operating a variety of equipment for groundwork and construction purposes in a safe efficient manner.  

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

1. Understands and applies safe use and operation of the equipment and communicates with other employees about safety related matters.
2. Performs all functions in a safe manner in accordance with company policy and procedures.
3. Safely and efficiently operates heavy equipment of various sizes and weights use on site.
4. Follow direction of foreperson as to daily tasks and expectations.
5. Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment, referring major problems to foreperson.
6. Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
7. Assist in training less experienced employees on proper safety, operations, servicing and repairing of equipment.
8. Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
9. Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
10. Keep time and material records.
11. Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
12. Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit. 
13. Must be able to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

Education/Experience

• 10 years of paving laborer experience required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Display a professional attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. 
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• 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.
• Valid driver’s license. 

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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