About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><img src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/6e3da5b1-c7ef-4628-980b-f.png"></span> </span></span></span></p> <div> <p><br><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Job ID: 526304</span></span></p> </div> <div> <p>Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.</p> <p> </p> </div> <p><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style="color:#000000"><a href="https://crh.qumucloud.com/view/R3PKMJhDLnt9OBfL5Gi12B?sort=lastUserActionEventDate&direction=desc" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img style="height:330.0px;width:350.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/30de51e0-1d19-4272-aed0-6.jpg"></a></span> </span></span></span></p> <p> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The Loader Operator moves, loads and handles materials within the asphalt plant area with the use of heavy equipment. The Loader Operator will use large earth-moving machines, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators and front-end loaders and/or other huge machinery to lift, haul, push, roll, load and move aggregate and aggregate related materials.</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <strong>Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Operator heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials in a safe manner. </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Assist Plant Manager in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Need to ensure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> The desire to perform related work as required.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> <strong>Experience: </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of <strong>directly related </strong>experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.</span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Must be reliable, hardworking and able to work in a team environment.</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">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! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/employees-job-applicants" target="_blank" rel="noopener">link</a>. </span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <div> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"> </span></p> </div> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>