Co-Op Quarry Plant Groundman -Blackhawk, MS

 

 

Job ID:  501717

 

APAC Mississippi, Inc., a CRH company, is a great place to work! 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. We have great employees that have been with us many years – and hope that that track record of longevity shows the pride we take in being one of the best places to work in Mississippi!  Come join our team – where you will receive vacation, retirement and many other great benefits!

 

Co-Op Quarry Plant Groundman

Summary:

This position involves student participation in a cooperative education (co-op) program, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience. Student will alternate between academic and working their field of study. Postion will provide student with real-world work experience, career connections, and employment income.  A variety of laboring activities, including, but not limited to: lubricating; shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects and raking.  Work will be performed per the plant foreman's instruc­tion with direct supervision for more complicated jobs.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintaining aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.

Shoveling; sweeping; steam cleaning; painting; tire work; mechanical assistance; lifting, pushing and pulling various objects.

Communicating production issues to supervisor or lead person.

Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather condi­tions.

Willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Report to work at the designated start time.

Able to work overtime when required.

Other duties as assigned per supervisor.                                                                                                     

 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)

 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force          

CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment            

HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist

AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground

FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches             

BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.     

VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

 

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