Profiliograph Truck Operator

Job ID: 530558

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

Position Overview

The Profilograph Truck Operator is responsible for safely operating a profilograph/inertial profiler truck and associated pavement-testing equipment to collect accurate roadway profile and smoothness data. This position performs field testing on asphalt and concrete pavement, monitors equipment operation and data quality, maintains accurate testing records, and assists project teams with pavement smoothness evaluation. This is a field-based position requiring extensive driving and travel to construction projects throughout the assigned region.

*Candidates may reside anywhere within our Colorado and New Mexico operating area.

Wage Range: $26.00-$36.00 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Safely operate a profilograph/inertial profiler truck on highways, roadways, construction projects, and other testing locations.
• Operate pavement profiling equipment to collect longitudinal pavement profile and smoothness data in accordance with project specifications and company procedures.
• Set up, inspect, calibrate, and verify profiling equipment as required before testing.
• Monitor profiling equipment and data-collection systems during testing to help ensure accurate and repeatable results.
• Collect, save, organize, review, and maintain electronic pavement profile data and associated field records.
• Communicate testing results, field conditions, and potential pavement smoothness concerns to supervisors and project personnel.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and maintain the truck, trailer, profiling equipment, sensors, computers, and related components in safe, clean, and serviceable condition.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment, sensor, computer, GPS, and data-collection issues and report necessary repairs.
• Coordinate testing activities with paving crews, project managers, quality-control personnel, inspectors, and other field employees.
• Follow traffic-control procedures and all company safety policies and applicable OSHA, MSHA, DOT, and project-specific requirements.
• Travel between projects, work independently with limited supervision, and assist GPS, grade-control, quality-control, and operations personnel with related field activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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) preferred.
• Previous experience in highway construction, paving, materials testing, surveying, quality control, commercial truck operation, or heavy-equipment operation preferred.
• Experience operating pavement profiling or roadway-testing equipment preferred; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Experience working around active roadway construction and paving operations preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that meets company and applicable state requirements. A commercial driver’s license may be required based on the vehicle configuration assigned to the position.
• Must meet applicable company requirements for operating company vehicles.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be willing to travel extensively, work away from home when required, and work varying schedules, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and extended hours.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in changing weather, traffic, and roadway conditions.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment and comply with applicable OSHA, MSHA, DOT, traffic-control, and project-specific safety requirements.
• Must successfully complete required company, agency, equipment, and pavement-profiling training or certification.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of roadway construction and paving operations and the hazards and safety precautions common to active construction sites.
• Skill in safely operating a truck and specialized pavement-testing equipment.
• Ability to learn pavement smoothness, roadway profiling, and testing concepts and procedures.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, GPS equipment, sensors, and specialized data-collection software.
• Ability to accurately enter, save, organize, review, and maintain electronic testing data and field records.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to identify and communicate equipment or data-quality problems.
• Ability to read and understand maps, plans, project specifications, and verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and coordinate with paving, construction, quality-control, and project personnel.

Key Competencies

• Safety and Security - Observes safety procedures, identifies hazardous conditions, and properly uses equipment and PPE.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and maintains reliable testing records.
• Attention to Detail - Closely monitors equipment operation and collected data.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, maintains reliable attendance, and completes assigned work.
• Judgment - Uses sound judgment when operating equipment and working around traffic and construction activities.
• Communication and Teamwork - Clearly communicates information and works effectively with field and project personnel.
• Adaptability and Initiative - Adjusts to changing schedules and conditions and works independently to resolve routine issues.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit and drive for extended periods and frequently enter and exit trucks and other equipment.
• Stand and walk on uneven construction surfaces and bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, push, and pull.
• Use hands to operate computers, controls, tools, and testing equipment.
• Occasionally lift and/or move equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain sufficient vision and hearing to safely operate vehicles and equipment and work around active traffic and construction operations.

Work Environment

The employee will primarily work in outdoor roadway and construction environments and may regularly be exposed to moving vehicles and equipment, traffic, dust, noise, vibration, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Appropriate personal protective equipment must be worn as required by company policy and applicable regulations.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and 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.

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CRH Americas Materials Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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