Loader Operator Full Time

As a Loader Operator on our team, you will work in gravel pits or at job sites to excavate, load, or move aggregate and mix using a track or wheel loader.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operates loader to excavate, move, and load earth, rock, gravel and other materials.
• Loads trucks efficiently and uniformly.
• Loads bins, hoppers, asphalt plants and other equipment efficiently and uniformly.
• Keeps load/bucket counts and fills out all appropriate paperwork.
• Works closely with other crew members using hand signals to coordinate work and ensure safety.
• Keeps equipment clean and prepares equipment for transport on flatbed when needed.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance and ensures that machine is in safe, proper working order including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
• Reports to shop when equipment needs maintenance and repair.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness and safety at job site.
• Follows Supervisor’s instructions closely.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understand and adhere to all safety regulations.
• Understand and adhere to the Personal Protection Equipment requirements.

Qualifications:

• MSHA
• OSHA

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
• Work extended hours out of doors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Travel and some Saturday work are required.

 Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans