Job ID:  507854

 

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island.  Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island. 
 

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company 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

 

This position will support the transportation department and assist with all coordination and communication under the direction of the Transportation Manager.  This position will interface internally with our project managers, contract manager, construction and paving management, as well as, payroll.  In addition, the position will also interface externally with our hired haulers and vendors.

 

Our core values are safety, quality and integrity in everything we do.  All P.J. Keating employees are expected to partner with associates and management of P.J. Keating Company. to coordinate, support, and actively promote our safety processes.  You will establish key internal relationships to help ensure safety continues to be embedded in the culture of our Company.

 

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Functions)

Responsible for assisting with the management of the transportation group (company trucks, independent hired haulers, and dispatch) by maintaining accurate records and through constant, clear, and concise communication. Recruit and schedule all transportation needs required by business demands, including but not limited to, construction operations, paving operations, FOB sales and to meet our customer demands.  Direct company and hired haulers daily activities. Ensure driver paperwork is completed accurately and timely.  Follow-up with drivers as needed for information and clarification. Maintain up-to-date DOT files for all drivers, abiding by federal regulations. Editing haul vendor reports for accuracy of payment amounts. Coding with general ledger account numbers and phase codes. Process batches through accounts payable Tracking of certified hours, copying and distribution of certified information to insure compliance of prevailing wages on applicable jobs. Matching checks with back-ups for hired haulers. Handling requests for information or resolving variances in quantities or prices.  Professional and courteous communication via telephone, email etc. with all customers, hired haulers, co-workers, and public. 

 

 

Skills & Specifications

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence Ability to multi-task and triage as needed without getting overwhelmed. Must have an extreme attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal skills, strong interpersonal skills and ability to diplomatically handle challenging situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to speak effectively to customers, managers, co-workers, hired haulers, state and federal representatives, and the general public. Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

 

 

Education/Professional Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent Previous transportation coordination experience preferred but not required. Previous construction experience preferred but not required.

 

 

 

What CRH Offers You

 

Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A diverse and 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!

 

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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