About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/a87d8812-f0f4-4931-b130-7.jpg"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"> </span></span></span><br> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 523707</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Texas Materials is a locally-based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide. </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000">Position Overview</span></strong></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment for paving construction purposes. The career field for “Equipment Operator” includes, but may not be limited to, the following positions: Backhoe Operator, Loader Operator, Skidsteer Operator, Paver Operator, Roller Operator (Pneumatic, Steel Wheel Double Drum) Material Transfer Device, Mill Operator, Milling Machine Operator. </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></p> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000">Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)</span></strong></span></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal">Operate heavy equipment of various sizes and weights, safely and efficiently.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Follow direction of Foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Perform minor servicing and maintenance of equipment; refer major problems to the supervisor. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Assist in training less-experienced employees on the proper operations, servicing, and repair of equipment to further their abilities. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Other duties as may be assigned. </span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"> </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000">Qualifications </span></strong></span></span></h3> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000">To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"> <u>Education/Experience</u></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal">High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.</span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. </span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"> </span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><u>Work Requirements</u></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Must be 18 years in age or older. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.</span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"> </span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><u>Knowledge/Skill Requirements</u></span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Knowledge in operating heavy equipment. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations and construction sites. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records, and read blueprints or other project documents. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment. </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal"><strong>Physical Requirements</strong></span></span><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">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.</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">May require sitting for extended periods of time. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.</span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Able to climb ladders and to work at heights. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Able to work in all weather conditions. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">Must be able to exert up to 10-20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25-50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally.</span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <h3><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:#000000">Work Environment</span></strong></span></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal">While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. </span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. </span></span></span></span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-style:normal">The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate. </span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em><span style="color:#000000">The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. </span><span style="color:#000000">They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.</span><span style="color:#000000"> </span><span style="color:#000000">Other duties may be assigned as required.</span><span style="color:#000000"> </span><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></em></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-style:normal"><span style="color:#000000"> </span></span></span></span></p><p> </p> <p><u><strong>What CRH Americas Offers You</strong></u></p> <ul> <li>A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion</li> <li>Highly competitive base pay</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</li> <li>Group retirement savings program</li> <li>Health and wellness programs</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><u><strong>About CRH Americas</strong></u></p> <p>CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.</p> <p> </p> <p>CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Texas Materials </span></span> is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p align="center"> EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this <a href="http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf" target="_blank">link</a>. </p> <p> </p>