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Equipment Operator

CRH, Abbeville, AL, United States


Job 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 50+ 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.

Job 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

All other duties as assigned

Job 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

Physical requirements include lifting up to 65 lbs., extended standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, working inside and outside, and use of fall protection equipment

Able to perform job tasks in sometimes dusty, hot and/or cold working conditions

Able to sit for extended periods, climb up & down from cab heights, and work effectively in extreme outdoor climate(s) - cold, heat, rain, fog

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

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and 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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