Michigan Paving and Materials Company
Equipment Operator (Construction)
City: Grand Rapids
State: Michigan
Postal/Zip Code: 49503
Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated Oldcastle Inc. company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com, www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.oldcastle.com.
Position Overview
Operates various types of rolling equipment to achieve a quality finished product in the paving process with special attention to meeting compaction requirements and aesthetics of the job.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
The criteria for evaluation in this position include but are not limited to the following:
Other Requirement
Personal Protective Equipment
Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position are: Reflective Vest, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, Safety (hard toe) Shoes.
Qualification Requirements
Individuals must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations, using some combination of skills and abilities.
Education & Experience:
Language Skills:
Other:
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Continuous
Frequently
Occasionally
Not Applicable
Bend
X
Kneel
X
Squat
Climb
X
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Reach
X
Drive
X
Fine motor
X
Repetitive Motion
X
Right
X
Left
X
This position requires an employee to lift:
Continuous
Frequently
Occasionally
Not Applicable
0 – 10lbs
X
10 – 25lbs
X
25 – 50lbs
X
50 –100lbs
X
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Continuous
Frequently
Occasionally
Not Applicable
Hot Weather
X
Cold Weather
X
Wet Weather
X
Exposed to Noise
X
Exposed to High Heat
X
Moving Equipment
X
Working with Others
X
What Oldcastle Offers You
About Oldcastle
Oldcastle has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Oldcastle is a great place to grow! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family!
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