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Tilcon Connecticut, Inc.
Utility Person - 2nd Shift
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What they do
A Quarry Worker or Blaster extracts rocks and minerals from a quarry using explosives, specialized machinery, or manual tools.
$45,760 / year median in Connecticut
+1% projected growth
Job Description
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526009 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all! Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Position Overview Tilcon Connecticut has an opening in our North Branford Quarry for an experienced 2nd shift utility person. As a utility person, the selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers. Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do. All Tilcon Connecticut employees are expected to partner with associates and management of Tilcon Connecticut Inc. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety process. The utility person will report directly to the quarry superintendent and will comply with mandatory safety requirements and other functions of the quarry team. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)- Safely and efficiently operate maintenance equipment and report any problems to your manager in a timely fashion.
- Perform maintenance and housekeeping on quarry equipment as needed, using ladders to access platforms, and landings.
- Heavy lifting required (up to 75 lbs.)
- Shovel sand, stone and wet materials daily.
- Will be working at considerable heights.
- Properly follow all company policies and
OSHA / MSHA
regulations for safe working procedures and environment.- Follow direction of foreperson with regard to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
- Perform daily pre-and-post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
- Report to work at the designated start time and stay through end of shift.
- Be able to work overtime when required.
- Must be able to have a flexible schedule to coincide with business need.
- Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
- Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures.
- Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and / or MSHA.
- Perform other duties as assigned.