Equipment Operator​/Laborer

Airway Heights, Washington, United States

Job

Interstate Concrete & Asphalt Co., a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services.

We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to break into the construction industry, or looking for the next step in your career, our team can provide you with a fun and challenging opportunity to grow with an industry leader. In this role, you’ll be running various types of equipment, working on conveyors, and assisting with the production of aggregates. You’ll play an integral part as we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

If you’re someone that likes to see the visible results of your hard work each day, working outdoors and running equipment this is the career path for you. The ideal candidate will have basic mechanical skills and be a safety-minded individual with the desire to learn and grow.

Shift: Monday – Friday 6am – 4pm with possible Saturday work. Days/hours may vary depending on workload.

Wage: $25 – $30/hr DOE w/ potential for overtime

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 2 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Training Provided
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
• Operate loader to ensure proper supply of materials to the wash plant, trucks and other assigned areas.
• Maintain wash plant operations to ensure timely production.
• Monitor gauges, dials and operation of machinery.
• Perform safety inspections and attend routine staff safety meetings.
• Coordinate production and loading of washed aggregate.
• Communicate and receive directions from team members.
• Perform general clean-up, maintenance and housekeeping tasks at the plant.
• Shovel excess materials from around conveyors and other areas to prevent build up.
• Drive haul truck to transport and dump crushed rock within the plant.
• Perform general maintenance (i.e., oiling, greasing plant equipment) as directed and refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Be part of a team dedicated to safely providing quality products to our internal and external customers.
• Routinely assist other members of the workforce in different areas of production.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

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

• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment controlled substance testing.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates the willingness to work overtime and weekends/holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and work a variety of job tasks.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

• Equipment operation and/or mechanical skills.
• Previous construction/aggregate or related experience.

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