Oldcastle APG, a CRH company, is a leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. Its product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. Oldcastle APG is the leading producer of hardscapes in North America and Europe and the innovator behind many of the industry's well-known brands: Belgard hardscapes, Echelon masonry, Sakrete bagged dry mixes, and MoistureShield composite decking. With over 260 operating locations and approximately 8,500 employees, Oldcastle APG operates across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
Summary
This position will operate various heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, knuckle booms, bulldozers, wheel loaders, and all-terrain forklifts, in a rugged 40 acre outdoor, paved and unpaved environment. Operators will use this heavy equipment to move bulk material throughout a manufacturing facility while adhering to safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Observe equipment operation to detect machine malfunction
Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements
Perform routine maintenance to include lubricating, fueling and cleaning
Inspect and complete equipment report daily
Able to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
Requirements
At least 2 years experience using heavy equipment/front end loader
Must be able to work safely in a busy mulch yard, judging distances and operating equipment with precision
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Able to read and write in English as well as record and understand numerical values
Able to sit for extended periods, climb up & down from cab heights, work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog
Able to work in harsh or extreme weather
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear
The employee will be required to sit for extended periods of time
The employee may frequently stand on their feet
The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 65 lbs. from the ground level. The need to lift over 65lbs may arise from time to time - should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and your whole body - bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching
Preferences
Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A 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.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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