Heavy Equipment Operator (Kalamazoo, MI)

Job ID: [[493302]]

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com, www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Capable of operating multiple pieces of road construction equipment used in the application process of laying asphalt
• Ability to partner with crew members and foreman to ensure daily schedules/estimates are met.
• Use various pieces of equipment to perform fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling and ditching
• Ability to withstand common vibratory motion associated with operation of most roller equipment and occasionally rough terrain.
• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule, location and shift changes.
• Overtime work is required.
• Other construction related duties as required

Qualifications

• CDL license preferred.

Education/Experience

• 1 or more years of road construction experience is preferred

Work Requirements

• Strict Adherence to safety requirements, procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must understand and be able perform and meet density requirements including PWL.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires time spent walking, standing, bending, lifting and sitting.

Work Environment

• This position will work outdoors on a job site in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 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!

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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