Dryer Operator

The job

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Job description

Job ID: 527926

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

Dryer Operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a fluid bed or rotary dryer and associated conveying equipment in the drying process. Duties include start-up, operation, adjustment to proper parameters, basic preventative maintenance, and cleaning of the equipment and work areas, as well as the safe operation of a front-end loader and other mobile equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Observe dryer operation and perform adjustments to maintain set parameters
• Receive bulk truckloads of aggregates from outside carriers
• Operate a front-end loader to fill bulk material silos to meet daily production demands
• Perform routine machine maintenance
• Startup machinery for daily production
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and communicate maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel
• Perform housekeeping tasks
• Monitor product quality and dryer operating conditions, including temperatures, airflow, and moisture levels and make adjustments as necessary to meet specifications
• Maintain production records and communicate operational issues to supervisors and maintenance personnel
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements to maintain a safe work environment
• Identify and report safety hazards, equipment issues, and near-miss incidents promptly
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and safely operate equipment in accordance with company standards
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures, safety rules, and production instructions
• Capability to use basic math skills to support operational, inventory, reporting, or transactional activities.
• Previous experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment preferred
• Constant work performed in a manufacturing facility with exposure to airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, weather conditions, and noise
• Frequent ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Frequent ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, stand, sit, squat
• Frequently lift, carry, push, pull, and move materials weighing up to 85 pounds
• Good manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination and stamina
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, metatarsal footwear, and other protective gear as required
• Demonstrated reliability and ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

• 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

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The city

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How Oklahoma City compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oklahoma, Oklahoma City is #1 by population, #10 for college degrees (#1 = most), #12 for remote work (#1 = most), #47 for rent (#1 = cheapest). Its county, Oklahoma County, is #2 of 77 counties for average pay ($65,904).

The place in numbers

Oklahoma City has 697,125 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 17.3% of the population of Oklahoma. It covers 606 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,149 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1, 5% younger than the state median (35.1 against 37.0).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,130 a month (rent plus utilities), 11% above the state median ($1,130 against $1,014). Over a year that is 19.8% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $231,300, which is 3.4 times the median household income ($68,656); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 58.5% of households own their home, 11% below the state average (58.5% against 65.8%).

Work and pay

The Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area has 677,680 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $47,230 a year, 7% below the national median ($47,230 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (85,890 jobs, median $44,160); food preparation and serving related (69,060 jobs, median $27,500); transportation and material moving (63,180 jobs, median $37,620). The area is most specialised in legal (1.2 times) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.2 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($103,710) and architecture and engineering ($94,970). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Oklahoma County was 3.8%. 66.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Oklahoma County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 75.7% drive alone, 0.4% use public transit, 1.4% walk, 10.9% work from home. 6.6% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 37% below the state average (6.6% against 10.4%).

People and education

34.7% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% above the state share (34.7% against 28.4%). 12.1% of residents were born outside the United States, 91% above the state share (12.1% against 6.4%). The poverty rate is 15.1%, about the same as the state rate (15.1% against 15.3%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 84°F (28.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 37°F (2.8°C). About 877 mm (35 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (129 mm) and Jan the driest (32 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: Del City (4 miles, rent 7% lower); Warr Acres (7 miles, rent 19% lower); The Village (8 miles, rent 24% higher); Bethany (8 miles, rent 5% lower). Rent differences are against Oklahoma City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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What is the Dryer Operator job at CRH?

A mid level role in people, legal and administration (recruiting and human resources) listed 81 days ago. The full description is on this page and on The Muse.

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Oklahoma City, OK.

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How much does it pay?

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What is the cost of living there?

Median rent in Oklahoma City is $1,130 a month and median household income $68,656 (ACS 2020–2024).

How old is this listing?

It was posted on 2026-08-19 (81 days ago). Jobs older than 90 days are not shown.

Are there similar jobs?

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• Wages and projections: BLS OEWS (May 2025) and Employment Projections 2025–35.
• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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• BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics
• BLS JOLTS
• BLS State and Metro Area Employment
• Census Bureau American Community Survey (via Census Reporter)
• BEA GDP by state and Regional Price Parities
• IRS 2026 tax adjustments
• U.S. Department of Labor, minimum wage by state
• Tax Foundation state income tax rates 2026
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• NASA POWER climatology
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