- Location:
-
Durkee (97905) - Oregon, United States
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Contract
- Start Date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Contract Period:
- To Be Confirmed
- Main Industry:
- Search Information Technology Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Construction Manufacturing
- Advertiser:
- CRH
- Job ID:
- 132242542
- Posted On:
- 06 September 2025
Job ID: #
Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.
To learn more about us go to ashgrove
Position: Temporary Quarry Laborer
Reports to: Quarry Supervisor
Shift: Monday-Thursday 5:00am to 3:00pm; expected end date 12/31/2025
Pay: $30.69/hr; this is a collective bargaining position.
What you’ll be contributing:
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs clean-up duties for quarry areas and equipment.
-Promote and follow all plant safety
guidelines.
-Performs clean-up duties while stationed, as designated, by the primary crusher, cone crusher, shale crusher and secondary crusher. Provides assistance to crusher operators as needed
-Performs general clean-up duties in all areas of the quarry
-Unplugs chutes, feeders and crushers as needed
-Operate equipment such as the backhoe and small loader per conditions specified in the labor contract
-Transport and loads blasting powder and assists Driller/Laborer position - as needed.
-Assists mechanical maintenance personnel as appropriate – as needed.
-Additional
duties as assigned by supervisor
To succeed in this position, you will need:
-High school graduation or equivalent is
required
-Ability
to
read,
write
and
understand
warning
labels,
instructions,
signs,
etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided
-Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions from the supervisor
-Ability to safely and effectively use a shovel, broom, sledgehammer, bar, chipping gun, backhoe, small loader, vacuum truck, pick-up truck, water hose, air hose, air lance, and related equipment.
What to expect in a cement environment:
Work
to
be
performed
in
a
shop
environment
as
well
as
outdoor
exposure
throughout
the
plant.
Mild
exposure
to
cement
dust,
heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 100
feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure.
Work requires walking over rough surfaces; bending, pulling and pushing; lifting objects weighing up to 125 pounds; and working in awkward positions and in confined spaces. May work on quarry face, which is up to 600 feet above the quarry pit floor.
What’s next for you?
We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.
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!
Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, 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.
