Utility Person - North Branford - 1st Shift

North Branford, CT, US, 06471

Job ID:  494564

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut.  As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you!  If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

Tilcon Connecticut has an opening for an experienced first shift utility person in our North Branford quarry. As a utility person, the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do. All Tilcon Connecticut employees are expected to partner with associates and management of Tilcon Connecticut Inc. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety process. The utility person will report directly to the quarry superintendent and will comply with mandatory safety requirements and other functions of the quarry team.

Operating Engineers union wages and benefits.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

ŸSafely and efficiently operate maintenance equipment and report any problems to your manager in a timely fashion.

ŸPerform maintenance and housekeeping on quarry equipment as needed, using ladders to access platforms, and landings.

ŸHeavy lifting required (75 to 100 lbs.)

ŸShovel sand, stone and wet materials daily.

ŸWill be working at considerable heights.

ŸProperly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.

ŸFollow direction of foreperson with regard to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.

ŸPerform daily pre–and–post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.

ŸDisplay a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.

ŸReport to work at the designated start time and stay through end of shift.

ŸBe able to work overtime when required.

ŸMust be able to have a flexible schedule to coincide with business need.

ŸBe willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.

ŸStrictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures.

ŸHave the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co–workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

ŸWear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.

ŸPerform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Minimum high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Trade / Mechanical education preferred. 
• Maintenance / Mechanical experience preferred.
• Mechanical ability

Work Requirements

• Good mechanical ability
• Welding and torch cutting is an asset but not required
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
• Pass a re-employment “Fit for Work” physical

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.  The employee is required to sit, walk and stand for periods of time.  The employee is required to use a computer for extended periods of time.   

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus.

Continuous:                  Sit, drive

Frequently:                    Bend, climb, stand, walk, reach, fine motor, repetitive motion, right, left

Occasionally:                Kneel, squat

This position requires an employee to lift:

Continuous:                 

Frequently:                    0-10 lbs.; 10-25 lbs.; 25-50 lbs.

Occasionally:               

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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and heat.  The employee frequently works outside and has exposure to some vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Continuous:                  Moving equipment, working with others

Frequently:                    Hot weather, cold weather, exposed to noise

Occasionally:                Wet weather, exposed to high heat

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Tilcon Connecticut Inc.is a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt and ready mix concrete products throughout the state of Connecticut. We also provide heavy and highway construction, site work, and paving services for state and local road, bridge, and highway projects.

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and Oldcastle Materials 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! 

Thank you for your interest in expanding your career with Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and Oldcastle Materials.

Oldcastlehas 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 Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Oldcastle Materials is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mix concrete and paving services with 1400 locations nationwide.  From coast to coast, Oldcastle Materials delivers quality, dependable results to customers ranging from federal agencies to small construction companies.  Our culture is special as well.  Our most valued asset is our people, and Talent Management is an ongoing process that helps us to identify, develop, and leverage more than 18,000 employees.  Whether we are safely paving miles of interstate, building two thousand-foot-long bridges or building roads in national parks, Oldcastle Materials’ continued investment in people, performance, and communities has positioned us as an industry leader. 

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 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 Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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