Equipment Operator & Plant Maintenance Teamster

Job ID: 512630

The Dolomite Group, a CRH Company, was founded in 1920 as an aggregate mining business. Over 100 years later, Dolomite continues to be the preferred supplier of Construction Aggregates, Hot Mix Asphalt, and Ready-Mix Concrete for customers throughout the Greater Rochester Region and Southern Tier. Our high-quality Products, Culture of safety, and the strong dedication of our employees have always been the key to our success. If you're looking for a challenging, stable, and rewarding career in a thriving industry, apply today!

Position Overview

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. Also included is Welding and Torching and other production operational equipment. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. This work is conducted under direction of the IRP Foreman.

Compensation and Company Benefits:

• $20.00 an hour (per Union contract)

• Paid Time Off

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and follow safety regulations

• Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects. Have the ability to adapt quickly in a changing work environment

• Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms

• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment

• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain

• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site

• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations

• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery

• Report to the assigned job site with appropriate personal protective equipment and ready to begin work at the designated start time.

• Strict adherence to Dolomite policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Handbook.

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Knowledge and Skills

• The employee will be required to maintain membership in good standing with the Operating Engineer’s Union.

• Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to applicable federal, state and local regulations is a must.

• Getting Information — observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources

• Interacting with clients, contractors and inspectors on a daily basis regarding quantities and specifications is a primary responsibility as well as internal communication between departments to complete projects on time

• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to comprehend and communicate to others the requirements of technical specifications, regulations, reports, and manuals.

Experience

• 2-4 years experience within a heavy equipment environment.

• Welding, torching, mechanically inclined, quarry and asphalt experience preferred.

• Understanding of leadership skills and strong communication skills a plus

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive 40, 50, or 60 ton truck, an articulated stock truck or water truck for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee is required to climb a vertical ladder into the vehicle. The employee must occasionally life and/ or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. 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.

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!

Dolomite Products Co., 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.