Asphalt Plant Grounds Technician

CRH•Apac, MS

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a skilled position dealing with the maintenance of all plant equipment. 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!

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Must have valid driver's license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.
Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
Overtime hours may be required.
Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.
Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations.
Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.
Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
May require sitting for extended periods of time.
Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to hold weights of 5-10lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift 75 lbs (minimum) on a repetitive basis.
Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.