Asphalt Plant Laborer

Asphalt Plant Laborer

Location : Rutherfordton, NC

APAC Atlantic, Inc., Asheville Division, is a leading provider of high-quality asphalt paving services. We pride ourselves in being a premier employer in our communities that strives for safety, quality, and superior service in all that we do. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Position Overview

Crew member essential to the asphalt plant crew. Member will assist in all jobs pertaining to keeping the asphalt plant running at normal efficiency levels.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Assist plant crew with various duties such as shoveling, loading equipment and general maintenance and upkeep of plant.
• May be required to use power and / or hand tools such as shovel, rake, hammer, saw, pneumatic hammer / drill, tamps (both manual and power driven), sledge hammer and other tools associated with laborer.
• Dig, spread and level construction materials.
• Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.
• Follow directions of manager as to daily tasks at plant.
• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours.
• Attitude / cooperation : always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Qualifications

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

Education / Experience

Work Requirements

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

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.

Work Environment

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

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.

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