Crusher Laborer - HK Idaho Falls, ID (Construction)

Job ID: 507539

HK Contractors, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Crusher Laborer is responsible for safely performing a variety of construction duties related to working on conveyors,assisting with the production of aggregates at various on-site plant locations. This position involves various manual tasks. Work will be performed per the supervisor's instruction, free from direct supervision except for more complicated jobs.

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Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters. Equipment can include but is not limited to: front-end wheel loader, skid steer, etc.
• Perform general clean-up, maintenance and housekeeping tasks at the crusher.
• Shovel excess materials from around conveyors and other areas to prevent build up.
• Operate loader to supply materials to the crusher plant trucks.
• 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.
• Keep machines cleaned and maintained.
• Keep time and material records.
• Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Mechanical skills or aptitude.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Preferred Requirements

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

Physical Demands:

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.

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-80 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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.

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!

HK Contractors, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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