Loader Operator

Job Description

• Operate front-end loaders and related construction equipment safely and efficiently.
• Load, transport, stockpile, and distribute construction materials, including sand, aggregate, soil, and other materials.
• Load haul trucks, dump trucks, and other transport vehicles while maintaining proper loading procedures.
• Perform excavation, material handling, site cleanup, and general earthwork activities as required.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections and daily equipment safety checks.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, including cleaning, lubricating, fueling, and monitoring fluid levels.
• Coordinate equipment movements with crew members using verbal, radio, and hand signals.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly report deficiencies or mechanical issues.
• Maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and jobsite conditions during operations.
• Assist construction crews with general labor duties when equipment operation is not required.
• Maintain equipment in a clean, safe, and operating condition.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and project requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with supervisors and fellow employees.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience operating loaders or similar heavy equipment in heavy civil, roadway, bridge, or utility construction.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation, loading procedures, material handling, and construction site safety practices.
• Ability to perform routine equipment inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Willingness and ability to perform manual labor when required.
• Strong attention to safety, workmanship, and detail.
• Must comply with all company safety requirements.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and rain.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction traffic, and active jobsites.
• Ability to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, based on project requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”