Frontend Load Driver Jobs in Lexington, KY (NOW HIRING)

  Job ID:  527997

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH company, would like to welcome you to one of the finest construction companies in Kentucky. Hinkle operates one of Kentucky’s most extensive networks of state-of-the-art asphalt paving and production supply facilities. Hinkle is committed to producing and providing our customers quality materials and service. Hinkle is a company whose reputation for quality work dates to 1942 with a strong reputation, strong community ties and a commitment to their employees that is unmatched in the industry. Hinkle employs more than 400 employees during the construction months. With multiple locations throughout central, eastern, and southern Kentucky, Hinkle prides itself on its ability to provide a multitude of services to many customers in various geographical locations. In addition, 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 leading building materials business in the world, employing 73,000 people at 3,155 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the largest building materials business in both North America and Europe, and we also have regional positions in Asia. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of integrated building materials, products, and innovative end-to-end solutions, which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential homes. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

The loader operator moves, loads and handles materials in the terminal area with the use of heavy equipment. The loader operator will use large earth-moving machines, such as front-end loaders and/or other huge machinery to load and move aggregate and aggregate related materials for operation of Asphalt Plant. The most important duty of the loader operator is to run the machinery as safely and capably as possible.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials in asphalt production;
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment;

• Assist Plant Manager and/or Plant Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage;
• Be able to perform the following specific tasks:
• Operate general construction equipment at the plant when given training;
• Required to lift 50 pounds;
• Complete miscellaneous jobs according to instructions given;
• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks;
• Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules;
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment;
• Ability to keep records and make oral or written report;.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic computations;
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs;
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public;
• Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions;
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills; and

• Ability to help Foreman with other assigned manual labor tasks as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED;
• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment;
• Need to insure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations;
• Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task;
• Desire to perform related work as required; and
• Assist in plant upkeep under the guidance of the Plant Foreman.  

• Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements;

• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver’s license; and
• Must be reliable, hardworking and able to work in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below 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.

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!

Hinkle Contracting, LLC, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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