Equipment Operator - Grading

Job ID: 508215

Talley Construction, A CRH Company, has been a trusted source for highway development and general contracting in the areas around Chattanooga Tennessee, North Georgia and Northeast Alabama. For over 50 years, Talley Construction has established a reputation for quality and innovation. We recognize that our success is directly related to the talents, hard work, and dedication of the individuals who have joined our family. At Talley Construction, we invest in our people, by offering competitive wages, benefits and the opportunity to grow a career.

If you’re looking for a challenging career with growth potential and commitment to being the best in the industry, come join our family!

Position Overview 

This is a highly skilled position involving the operation of heavy equipment on road, site or highway construction.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Must possess a solid understanding of all aspects of the construction industry including preparatory work, grades, drainage, job specifications, oil consistencies, compaction and other details related to grading 

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment 

• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level 

• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

Qualifications 

Education/Experience 

• High school degree or equivalent is preferred but not required 

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience operating heavy road construction equipment 

Work Requirements 

• Physical ability to operate equipment under temperature extremes and for extended hours of time. Normal shift is 8-12 hours

• May oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to the equipment

• Ability to operate or initiative to learn to operate other equipment required

• Ability to be flexible with last minute schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required 

• Ability to follow instructions and practice safety standards per Company Safety Policy requirements

• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company 

• Requires riding to and from job sites. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet APAC Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements 

• Ability to understand grades and elevations in site work. 

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. 

• Following motions may be required: climbing, sitting, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, pushing, pulling, vibration, twisting, kneeling, throwing, reaching 

• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception 

• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for repetitious lifting while using proper lifting techniques. 

Work Environment 

• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather. 

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!

Talley Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability