Quarry Floater: Operator, Maintenance Mechanic - Haverstraw, NY

Haverstraw, NY, US, 10927

Job ID:  498881

Safety, Integrity, Quality are the foundation or core values on which Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH company operates.  Located in New York and New Jersey, Tilcon New York Inc. is an integrated materials company with multiple quarry locations, water terminals, heavy highway construction division, asphalt and recycle plants.  Tilcon manufactures sells and ships, made in the USA, products of crushed stone, asphalt, sand, gravel and recycled materials throughout New York, New Jersey, and some areas of Pennsylvania.  Growth opportunity, professional development and a culture of support and resources are provided to each employee for their personal growth and success within Tilcon New York Inc., and CRH.

Position Overview
•    Operate various mobile equipment safely and efficiently, including front-end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, graders, etc. Must be able to safely and efficiently load customer trucks.
•    Must be able to operate and maintain the following plant equipment: All Conveyors, Sand Screws, Pumps, Screens and Crushers.
•    Will "float" to other areas of plant to fill in for vacancies due to vacation, call outs, etc. Must be willing and able to work the scheduled hours of the position floating to and/or as directed by day shift supervisor.

II.    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
a)    Inspect machine and fill out pre-shift inspection form daily.
b)    Adhere to all MSHA and Company safety rules/regulations
c)    Perform assigned tasks safely and proficiently.
d)    Maintain equipment properly (fuel, grease, clean, etc. as required)
e)    Push stone to the tunnel feeders safely and efficiently, as deemed necessary by management.
f)    Efficiently load all haul trucks and customer trucks with various products as needed.
g)    May be called upon at discretion of the Foreman to grade roads and also prepare blast areas in addition to performing any other duties assigned that may include operation of loader, excavator, dozer, grader, secondary breaker or other auxiliary equipment and/or to assist other departments if necessary.
h)    Perform maintenance mechanic duties in all plant areas as instructed by management
i)    Perform housekeeping duties in all plant areas as instructed by management.
j)    Attend training classes as required
k)    May be called upon at discretion of the foreman to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist other departments if necessary.

l) May be called upon at discretion to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist other departments if necessary.

m)    May be called upon to fill in as ground person/deck hand/etc in other areas of the plant.
n)   Must be able to work the scheduled hours of the area of the plant when "floating" to cover a vacancy.

III. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•    Demonstrate the ability to perform all work safely.
•    Learn and implement MSHA standards and regulations to ensure a safe operating environment is maintained at all times. Report any safety concerns to the foreman immediately.

IV.    WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in varied weather conditions: in wet, dusty, and noisy environment, heat and cold. Some danger due to working around other equipment/plant and/or traffic.

V.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Frequent climbing, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, walking and working in strained positions.
Employee must be willing to work long hours and overtime as necessary.

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience 

• High School or GED 
• Successful completion of MSHA/OSHA Training  

Work Requirements 

• Thorough operational knowledge and skills of specific equipment to be operated 
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently  
• Ability to service the assigned equipment to ensure maximum operating efficiency  

Knowledge/Skill Requirements  

• Basic mechanical skills needed.  
• Must possess the ability to properly splice and maintain conveyor belts.  
• Must be able to identify areas of containment.  
• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions.  

• Basic mathematical skills  
• Able to perform all duties without a direct threat of injury to the individual or others.  
• Ability to operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently.  
• Demonstrates safe, productive job performance.  
• Ability to communicate effectively with and work well with other personnel.  

• Ability to carry out simple oral and written instructions and deal with simple problems.  
• Ability to read English language sufficiently to read information contained in reports, manuals and regulations.  
• Ability to Read & Report Various Measurements  
• Ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another.  

• Ability to work in a team environment.  

Work Requirements   

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and company procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.  
• Ability to work scheduled overtime and weekends and occasional night shifts.  

• Available for emergency overtime when the need arises. This may include weekend hours.  

Physical Requirements  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Continuous   

• Fine motor  
• Repetitive motion   
• Right   

• Left   

Frequently   

• Bend  
• Stand  
• Walk  

• Reach  

Occasionally   

• Kneel   
• Squat  
• Climb  

This position requires an employee to lift/move:  

Frequently   

• 0 – 10 lbs.   

Occasionally  

• 10 – 25 lbs.  
• 25 – 50 lbs.  
• 50 – 90 lbs. 

Vision  

• Distance vision  
• Peripheral vision  
• Depth perception  
• Ability to adjust focus  

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. 

This job will require field work. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  

Continuous  

• Exposed to noise  
• Moving equipment  
• Works with Others 

Frequently  

• Hot weather  
• Cold weather  
• Wet weather  

Occasionally  

• Exposed to high heat  
• Working at Heights   

Compensation

Rates start at $30.24 depeneding on experieince as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement and include comprehensive health benefits, annuity, pension, 401k, and savings package, and more!

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 a 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!

Tilcon New York Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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