Equipment Operator (Roller/Screed)

Job ID:  502162

Helena Sand & Gravel, 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

If you’re someone with construction equipment operation experience who is looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll operate a paving screed or roller, along with various other types of heavy equipment, in order to pave asphalt. You’ll work with a team on projects big and small as we work together to build our communities. You’ll play 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.

Wage: $23.00-$35.50/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime. Work could include Davis Bacon Wages and Non-Davis Bacon Wages.

What You Can Do (Minimum Qualifications)

• You have a background in heavy civil construction, specifically asphalt paving. (3-6 years).

• You’re an effective leader who is skilled in directing other employees.
• You’re passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.

• You have excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well with a wide range of personality types.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Company Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Potential for Overtime
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
• Operate asphalt paver and/or screed to apply asphalt per plan and quality specifications, as instructed by crew superintendent to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Responsible for proper compaction and smoothing of asphalt.
• Make normal adjustments for obtaining proper depth, grade and finished cross section of asphalt material via screed controls.
• Guide and direct dump trucks while backing up to machine hopper when operating paver.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
• 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.
• Promptly communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material.
• 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.
• Demonstrated construction, asphalt paving, or related experience required.
• 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:

• CDL a plus but not required.

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.

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
• 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!

Helena Sand & Gravel, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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