Operating Engineer - Brockport - CRH Americas

Job ID:  505500

Come join Dolomite Products Co., Inc., a CRH Company, and begin the rest of your future with us.  Dolomite’s recruiting Vision Statement is to provide a World Class development program that attracts, retains, and produces emerging leaders within Dolomite and throughout CRH.  By combining a whole company approach with individual mentorship, formal and hands-on education, we provide an opportunity for our employees to be immersed in our cultural values that have lead us to profitability and success.  Start your career today and apply!!

Position Overview

Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. Also included is Welding and Torching and other production operational equipment. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties. 

Compensation & Company Benefits:

• Hourly Union rate - $25.47 

• Annual Bonus Potential

• $1,000 Referral Bonuses 

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Opportunities for Internal Mobility

• Professional Development Opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•  Learn and follow safety regulations

• Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes

• Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment

• Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain

• Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members

• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction site

• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, or other regulations

• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction methods

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license     

Knowledge and Skills

• The employee will be required to maintain membership in good standing with the Operating Engineer’s Union.

• Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.

• A strong commitment to safety and adherence to applicable federal, state and local regulations is a must.

• Getting Information — observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources

•  Interacting with clients, contractors and inspectors on a daily basis regarding quantities and specifications is a primary responsibility as well as internal communication between departments to complete projects on time

• Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to comprehend and communicate to others the requirements of technical specifications, regulations, reports, and manuals.

Experience

•  2-4 years experience within a heavy equipment environment.  

• Welding, torching, mechanically inclined, quarry and asphalt experience preferred. 

• Understanding of leadership skills and strong communication skills a plus

Physical Demands

Walking several miles per day, occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and traveling over irregular terrain. Some tasks involve: prolonged periods of standing and/or exposure to noise or weather, good motor coordination, finger dexterity, and color discrimination. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Capable of lifting heavy objects and equipment. All essential duties must be performed without posing a direct threat to their own, or others, health and safety, with or without the use of a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

What CRH Americas Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

CRH Americas is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the CRH Americas family!

Dolomite Products Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.