Job Description

Job ID: 525843

Cessford Construction Company, a CRH company, is a supplier of construction materials servicing Central Iowa, Southeast Iowa and West Central Illinois. Those materials include hot mix asphalt, crushed limestone, sand and gravel and ready mix concrete. With multiple locations, Cessford offers a variety of employment opportunities for people throughout Iowa and Western Illinois.

Position Overview

This position requires the employee to perform a wide variety of field office support functions including, but not limited to, the following: weighing and ticketing trucks, preparing daily load summaries, managing inventory, accepting payment, basic typing and word processing, filing, answering calls, light bookkeeping, courier duties, and customer relations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Utilize computerized dispatch system to weigh trucks and evaluate sales orders.
• Keep time and material records.
• Coordinate with the superintendent to accurately report production and/or inventory discrepancies.
• Accurately maintain petty cash at the assigned location including making correct change, keeping an accurate balance with a record of transactions and reconciling daily.
• Download and send all generated tickets, production, inventory adjustments and cash sales to the office in a timely manner.
• Provide excellent customer service and display a professional and courteous attitude.
• Perform general labor tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Prior experience in the aggregates production industry preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Regular, on-time and consistent attendance is required and must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary.
• Must be able to travel as required.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Must be proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook, and database software. Must be able to utilize internet and communicate effectively.
• Ability to read, comprehend and write simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Maintain a knowledge of aggregate sizes, classifications, weight requirements for loads and other required information to successfully execute proper scaling
• Provide great customers service and display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction and multiplication.
• Able to work independently with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors to complete assigned tasks.
• Must display a willingness and ability to work in and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, customer needs and other conditions that may affect their daily responsibilities.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and MHSA.

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.

• Regularly required to sit, talk or hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb or crouch, lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone, electronically and in person.
• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. A variety of noise levels, adverse weather conditions, and complex job sites are to be expected daily. Proper clothing, PPE (personal protective equipment) is required, and safety precautions should be taken to ensure your safety, and the safety of others in all conditions. While performing non-field duties in this position, the environment is typical of an office setting and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

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 accommodation 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!

Cessford Construction Company, 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. 

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.

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