Crusher Laborer - Grand Junction, CO

Job ID: 519005

United Companies, is a CRH Company.

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 to assist the highway, utility, grade crews or 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.

Pay ranges from $22 to $24, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)


* Performs machinery maintenance and repairs.

Unplugs and shovels off conveyors and screens.

Changes out screens, rollers, cone liners, etc.

Repairs conveyor problems.

Greases moving machine parts.


* Performs crusher machinery set up and take down which includes running cables and hoses, setting up blocks, assembling/disassembling machinery, operating skidsteer to move parts, tarping, shoveling aggregate, etc.


* Keeps crusher machinery area clean of debris and shovels aggregate.


* Operates equipment to include skidsteer (and loader if trained).

Moves excess materials from around the crusher machinery.


* Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.


* Picks up and/or delivers construction materials at job site locations.


* Performs job site clean-up.


* Assists with flagging and traffic control as needed.


* Maintains all tools and equipment in a safe and clean condition.


* Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience


* High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.


* Previous related experience in the construction field is a plus.

Work Requirements


* Must be 18 years of age or older.


* Valid Driver's License is preferred.


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


* Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


* Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.


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

Knowledge/Skill Requirements


* Knowledge of general maintenance skills and tools.


* Ability to be self-sufficient and perform tasks and duties without immediate supervision.


* Ability to read and comprehend manuals, instructions, short correspondence, and memos.


* Ability to apply common sense understanding to ca...