Job ID: 517935

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 (Quarry Pit Loader)

Reports to: Process Supervisor

Shift: Rotating Shift

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

Retirement Plan

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
Maintain all roads, berms, faces, floors and grounds for safe operations in the Quarry/Crusher/Clay Quarry areas
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 front-end loaders, dozers, trucks, backhoes, blades, skid loaders, forklifts, haul trucks, etc. (CAT 992, Komatsu WA-900, and CAT D9T,)
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’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.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

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 (Quarry Pit Loader)

More jobs

Plumber San Antonio

Coppera

Utility Driver

Mahoney Environmental Solutions