Quarry Specialist (Construction)

Job ID: 513401

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Quarry Specialist

Reports to: Quarry Manager

Shift: 4:00am to 2:00pm 4x10-hr shift

Pay: $39.32/hr

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401k with company match and profit-sharing

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability Pay

• Life Insurance

• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you'll be contributing:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the quarry to ensure an appropriate amount of material is available for plant use as needed. Operates heavy equipment to extract, collect and transfer raw materials from the quarry to the plant. It is the responsibility of all employees at the Leamington plant to work in a safe manner. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Performs various quarry duties regarding the extraction, collection and transfer of raw material from the quarry to the plant for use in production operations. Heavy equipment used includes a stacker, crusher, loader, dozer, track hoe, haul truck, ANFO truck, grader, jack hammer, water truck and conveyor belts. Abides by all safety policies and procedures in operating heavy equipment
• Performs blasting to extract and loosen material from the ground.
• Ensures dust is contained as much as possible in the quarry using water lines and the water truck to dampen dry, dusty areas.
• Performs equipment inspections and requests the performance of maintenance and repair on quarry mobile equipment and other machinery used in quarry operations.
• Performs cleanup duties on a continual basis.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in the quarry working with heavy equipment is preferred
• Training with blasting and shooting techniques is preferred

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication and listening skills

• Knowledge of proper operation and safety precautions associated with aforementioned heavy mobile equipment and machinery. Knowledge of quarry equipment electrical systems, belt and bearing alignment, belt scrapers, and mechanical maintenance. Skills needed include attention to detail and safety precautions, problem solving, and communication skills
• The ability to work long periods of time alone while doing repetitive tasks is required.

• Ability to work safely with frequent exposure to job hazards such as explosives, dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, and all weather conditions. Works around edges of high walls in the quarry. Usually works alone with one crew break and one crew lunch.

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and working on rocky, uneven, and high areas.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An 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 a 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!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.