Ready Mix Plant Grounds person
Van Buren, AR, US, 72956
Job ID: 518585
CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work!
Mid-Continent Concrete is a CRH company producing and providing ready-mix concrete serving Arkansas and Oklahoma. Mid-Continent Concrete and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
What We Offer
· $1,500 Sign-On Bonus for all new team members
· Competitive Hourly Pay based on your experience and skills
· Comprehensive Health Insurance to keep you and your family covered
· Dental and Vision Insurance for complete peace of mind
· 401(k) Retirement Plan with company contribution to help you build your future
· Paid Time Off so you can recharge and take care of what matters most
Key Responsibilities
· Assist the batch plant manager in daily plant operations and maintenance tasks.
· Perform light servicing and general upkeep on plant equipment, using ladders for access when needed.
· Safely operate heavy equipment such as bobcat, skid steer, man lift, water truck, and haul truck. Promptly report any issues to management.
· Contribute to all aspects of plant operation, including running loaders, managing batch house, and cleaning conveyor belt screens.
· Assist with maintaining ice supplies for concrete mix loads as required.
· Help with landscaping duties to keep plant grounds safe and tidy, utilizing weed eaters, mowers, and other landscape tools.
· Communicate clearly and consistently with co-workers, especially when operating or backing equipment, using hand signals or other agreed methods.
· Always comply strictly with company policies and OSHA/MSHA safety regulations.
· Follow instructions from the Batchman and Operations Manager regarding daily assignments and site expectations.
· Complete daily equipment inspections and required documentation in accordance with company standards.
· Support and help train less experienced team members to build a stronger, safer crew.
· Take on other duties as needed to support plant operations and your fellow team members.
· Operate and inspect heavy equipment, report problems quickly.
· Assist with plant operations, maintenance, and landscaping.
· Communicate clearly with the team and follow all safety rules.
· Help train new staff and perform other assigned tasks.
Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required.
· Valid driver’s license required (must obtain and maintain).
· Must be at least 18 years old.
· Must pass a job-specific physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
· Strict commitment to safety standards and procedures.
· Must have a positive, professional attitude and be willing to help others.
· Ability to work flexible hours, including up to six days a week, with possible overtime, nights, and weekends.
· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in designated areas (including face shields, safety shoes, and safety vests).
· Compliance with OSHA, MSHA, and DOT regulations is mandatory.
Knowledge & Skills
· Willingness and ability to learn plant operations and equipment handling.
· Ability to read, write, and perform basic math for record keeping and understanding work instructions.
· Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Ability to operate complex equipment safely and efficiently under varying conditions.
· Attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work, both independently and as part of a team.
· Familiarity with securing and transporting heavy equipment is a plus.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
· Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
· Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
· Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs. as needed.
· Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
· Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
· Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
· Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Our job descriptions are designed to outline the core responsibilities and requirements for each position but are not all-inclusive. Duties and tasks may change as business needs evolve, and reasonable accommodation will be made as needed.
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!
Ready Mixed Concrete Co., 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.
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