Quarry Plant Tech

Quarry Plant Operator

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services. Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the southeastern United States.

This position involves a variety of laboring activities, including lubricating, shoveling, sweeping, steam cleaning, painting, tire work, mechanical assistance, lifting, pushing and pulling various objects, and raking. Work will be performed per the plant foreman’s instruction with minimal direct supervision, except for more complicated jobs.

• Maintain the aggregate crusher, washer, and surrounding environment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Shovel, sweep, steam clean, paint, perform tire work, provide mechanical assistance, and lift, push, and pull various objects.
• Communicate production issues to the supervisor or lead person.
• Perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• Travel and work away from home when required.
• Work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Work overtime when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned per supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• One (1) year of related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; and to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Work various shifts (days, nights, swings).

• Grip with at least 90 lbs. of force.
• Climb in, around, and on equipment.
• Heavy lift of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to 75 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Awkward positions, including getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground.
• Flexibility for awkward reaches.
• Balance, including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.
• Hearing: corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers.

The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, vibration, wet and humid conditions, occasional high or precarious places, risk of electrical shock, and generally loud noise levels.

• Quality:
  Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity:
  Meet productivity standards and complete work in a timely manner; strive to increase productivity and work quickly.
• Safety and Security:
  Observe safety and security procedures; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality:
  Consistently be at work and on time; ensure responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability:
  Follow instructions, respond to management direction; commit to long hours when necessary; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication:
  Listen, clarify, and respond well to questions.
• Teamwork:
  Contribute to building a positive team spirit; put the success of the team above own interests.

Must be able to pass a physical fitness and agility test.

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

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.

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability.