Asphalt Plant Groundman Memphis, TN - CRH Americas

Job ID:  503420

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.  At APAC our employees are our most valuable resource and why we conduct business while placing Safety First…Always.

Position Overview

This is a skilled position dealing with the maintenance of all plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.

Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.

Lubricates and cleans parts.

Repairs or replaces defective parts.

Repairs electrical equipment.

Works with plumbing and other functions of the plants.

Skilled in welding and steel fitting

Operates heavy equipment as needed

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

Minimum or high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

Prior maintenance experience preferred. 

Work Requirements

Must be 18 years in age or older.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Must be willing to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Must have valid driver's license and meet the qualifications of the fleet safety program.

Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Overtime hours may be required.

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.

Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Proven ability to develop relationships and to work with teams as both a leader and a participant.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills; building rapport, listening, presenting, giving, and receiving feedback.

Must be able to perform simple mathematic calculations.

Must have or acquire basic computer skills and be able to work with e-mail and simple spreadsheets.

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.

Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.

May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Lift, carry and hold materials, tools and supplies.

Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be able to hold weights of 5-10lbs in a stretched arm position for extended periods of time.

Must be able to lift 75 lbs (minimum) on a repetitive basis.

Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

Able to work in all weather conditions.

Able to work extended hours if needed.

Job hazards include exposure to dust, noise, fumes, and all weather conditions.

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!

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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