Crusher Loader Operator - Pueblo

 

Job ID:  504312

 

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

  

Position Overview

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of a loader. Various other types of construction equipment may also be operated, including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Haul Trucks, Water Trucks, etc.

 

Wage ranges from $21 to $26, based on experience.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.
• And other duties and projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications

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

 

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 1-3 years of experience as a loader operator or other heavy equipment operation preferred.

 

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and/or criminal background check.
• Report to the work dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook and by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Willingness to work independently within in a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to work weekends when necessary. 
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated production areas.  Compliance with PPE requirements is essential.
• Valid driver’s license required.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of general maintenance skills and tools.
• Ability to be self-sufficient and perform tasks and duties without immediate supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals, instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. 
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
• Ability to utilize simple computer systems, tablet/phone apps and/or two-way radios.

 

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.