Skilled Equipment Operator - Candler, NC

CRH • Asheville, NC

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating a variety of equipment for groundwork and construction purposes. The career field for Operator includes, but may not be limited to, the following positions: Asphalt Paver Operator, Screed Operator, Distributor Operator, Aspahlt Roller Operator, Milling Operator. APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, & superior service in all that we do. 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.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience and/or training in a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must maintain current driver's license that meets state requirements, i.e., CDL, Class A and/or B Driver with possible hazmat and tanker endorsements.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Display a professional and courteous attitide to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety of working conditions.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgement.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of road construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control material taken into the paver and the depths of material distributed through the machine.
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of the paving industry including preparatory work, grades, milling, drainage, paving patterns, aggreate size, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to asphalt paving.
• Control paving machines to push dump trucks and to maintan a constant flow of asphalt or other material into hoppers or screeds.
• The operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of the equipment and is expected to perofrm minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Cut or break up pavement and drive guardrail posts, using machinces eqipped with interchangable hammers.
• Drive and operate curbing machines to extrude concrete or asphalt curbing.
• Place strips or material such as cork, asphalt, or steel into joints, or place rolls of expansion-joint material on machines that automatically insert material.
• Light burners or start hearing units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
• Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials.
• Operate oil distributors, loaders, chip spreaders, dump trucks, and snow plows.
• Install dies, cutters, and extensions to screeds onto machines, using hand tools.
• Operate machines that clean or cut expansion joints in concrete or asphalt and that rout out cracks in pavements.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair eqipment, using mechanics' hand tools, or report malfunctions to supervisors.
• Coordinate truck dumping.
• Shovel blacktop.
• Control traffic.
• Set up and tear down equipment.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned time is required.
• Other duties as many be assigned.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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