Asphalt Loader Operator

as, to feed conveyors, hoppers, chutes, and load trucks or rail cars.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate straight or articulated rubber - tired, tractor-type vehicle with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop

• Perform daily pre-shift procedures

• Communicate with and cooperate with truckers and customers as required

• Perform equipment maintenance on a routine basis, i.e., lubrication, fueling and cleaning loader

• Wear a hardhat, safety glasses, steel -toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection and respirator as needed

• May be called upon at discretion of the Plant Manager/Shift Supervisor to perform any other duties assigned and to assist other departments if necessary. Additional duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School or GED

• Successful completion of MSHA/OSHA Training

Work Requirements

• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of specific equipment to be operated

• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently

• Ability to service the assigned equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency

Preferred:

• Welding and Cuttings skills useful.

• Knowledge of asphalt production preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Basic mechanical skills needed.

• Must possess the ability to properly splice and maintain conveyor belts.

• Must be able to identify areas of containment.

• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions.

• Basic mathematical skills

• Able to perform all duties without a direct threat of injury to the individual or others.

• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.

• Demonstrates safe, productive job performance.

• Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with other personnel.

• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems.

• Ability to read English or Spanish.

• Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in reports, manuals and regulations.

• Ability to Read & Report Various Measurements

• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

Work Requirements

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

• Ability to work scheduled overtime and weekends and occasional night shifts.

• Available for emergency overtime when the need arises. This may include occasional weekend hours.

• Ability to travel to various job sites several times a week.

Physical Requirements

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Continuous

• Fine motor

• Repetitive motion

• Right

• Left

Frequently

• Bend

• Stand

• Walk

• Reach

Occasionally

• Kneel

• Squat

• Climb

This position requires an employee to lift:

Frequently

• 0 - 10 lbs.

Occasionally

• 10 - 25 lbs.

• 25 - 50 lbs.

• 50 - 90 lbs.

Vision

• Distance vision

• Peripheral vision

• Depth perception

• Ability to adjust focus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

• Group retirement savings program

• Health and wellness programs

• A diverse and 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 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!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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