Heavy Equipment Operator

CRH • Four Corners, CO

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About The Position

Four Corners Materials, a CRH company, is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for a skilled role operating a crusher and other construction equipment, including rollers, motor graders, excavators, loaders, and water trucks. The operator is responsible for safe, efficient equipment use, completing equipment checks, and supporting material handling and construction work. Pay ranges from $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2–5 years of previous experience.
• Knowledge of earth moving and earth-moving equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a standard driver’s license.
• Adhere strictly to safety requirements and procedures in the Employee Handbook and comply with OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas.
• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.
• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under varied working conditions and recognize hazardous conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex environment and independently with attention to detail.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Ability to sit, talk, or hear; sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above the shoulders; and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment before use.
• Immediately report equipment issues or concerns to a supervisor.
• Load and unload materials onto and from trucks, trailers, and other vehicles using machinery.
• Backfill excavations and compact soil using heavy equipment.
• Assist with construction of buildings, roads, bridges, and other projects.
• Apply knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications and weight requirements for loads leaving the pit.
• Travel from interstate highways to rural dirt roads at various locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED