General Laborer/Groundman

 

 

Job ID:  514366

 

Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.  Our core values are safety, quality, and integrity in everything we do.  All Mountain Aggregates employees are expected to partner with associates and management to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety process.  General Laborer/Groundman are essential to Quarry operations at our Pine Mountain location by providing ground support to maintain production levels. Provide general upkeep, quarry operations and laborer duties.

THIS IS A UNION POSITION - SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BECOME A MEMBER OF THE UNITED STEELWORKERS UNION LOCAL 14581, IF NOT ALREADY A CURRENT MEMBER.

Requirements

• Must partner with other Quarry employees to maintain operations as instructed by foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Physical ability to shovel and provide assistance to plant personnel under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
• Equipment operation and/or mechanical skills highly preferred.
• Previous construction or related experience preferred.
• May be required to use power and/or hand tools needed to complete jobs within specifications.
• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance required according to company policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/Cooperation: Must always maintain a courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers, public.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required.
• Ability to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Initiative to perform/assist with other positions for job completion.
• Must pass drug test and criminal background check.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 

Physical Demands: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. 
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-100 lbs.  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

 

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, diver