Job ID: 517965

Ash Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck Driver)

Reports to: Process Supervisor

Shift: Rotating Shifts

Pay: $24/hour+

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k with company match and profit-sharing
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

Under the direction of the Crusher Supervisor, maintains all crusher/clay/raw storage equipment, buildings, and grounds areas by completing assigned inspections, housekeeping and lubrication schedules for these areas.

What you’ll be contributing:

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Schedule/perform lubrication and housekeeping of equipment operated daily
Assist in safety inspections and compliance with environmental regulations and hazard controls as required by company, MSHA, EPA and TCEQ
Perform daily pre-shift and post-shift safety and operational inspections on each piece of equipment operated; correcting problems by use of best judgment or notifying supervisor
Safely inspect belts and feeders in work area
Assist with Crusher and plant repairs from time to time
Ability to operate various sizes of haul trucks. (CAT 777, CAT 785, and Komatsu 785)
Knowledge of rock conveying and crushing equipment and associated hazards
Relieve Quarry personnel as needed to maintain production demands
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

High school graduation or equivalent is required
Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience preferred
Valid Driver's License and the ability to safely operate large vehicles
Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Willingness to learn, training will be provided
Must be a self-starter able to work with little or no supervision
Ability to perform all duties in a safe manner
Ability to perform minor maintenance
Ability to reason through operational issues as they arise and resolve them or communicate with others
Knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred
Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibilities
Excellent work and safety record
Understanding of Lockout/Tagout procedures

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

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

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 a 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!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an 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.

Heavy Equipment Operator (Haul Truck Driver)

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