Aggregate Loader Operator

At Desert Aggregates we are always looking for future team members with a great work ethic and friendly attitude to join our team. Our Loader Operators are responsible for the loading of raw material into haul trucks and processing plants, and the stockpiling and loading of finished products into semi-trucks. Along with these duties, our operators are expected to help maintain roadways, and assist in the general clean-up and appearance of our yard. We offer competitive wages, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-term Disability Insurances, 401k, Sick Pay, Vacation Pay, and Holiday Pay.

Job Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a front-end loader.
• Experience in the sand and gravel industry preferred.
• Safely transport and load aggregate materials using a front-end loader.
• Efficiently load materials into the hopper of processing plants.
• Direct haulers to the appropriate aggregate piles and load out sites.
• Maintain yard and fuel areas in accordance with company procedures.
• Inspect and clean the loader each day.
• Must be able to work up to 6 days a week, with various schedule times. 
• Observe all safety precautions and rules specified by federal, state, and Company regulations. 
• Wear all PPE (Approved hard hat, vest, safety glasses Z87 approved, Gloves for approved job task, Long Pants, Short/Long Sleeved Shirt, Safety Toed Boots.
• Understanding of environment/surroundings for key purpose of proper use and requirements of PPE (E.G. Ear Plugs, Rubber Gloves around corrosive materials). 
• Understanding Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. 
• Coordinates with skilled tradesman and/or assigned supervisor(s) to complete projects and work orders Safe and Efficiently. 
• Employee must fill out all required paperwork. 

Benefits:

• Bi-Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Qualifications:

• Must have reading, writing, and math skills. 
• Commitment to exceeding expectations.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams.
• Ability to respond effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Pre-employment drug test required.
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to handle tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop or crouch. The employee is required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.