Front End Loader Operator

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility is to operate a front-end wheel loader in a safe manner, while loading aggregate bins for a concrete plant, loading trucks, maintaining aggregate stockpiles, maintaining haul roads and the yard area.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas.
• Perform assignments outlined by supervisors and standard procedures are followed in the performance of duties; work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation.
• Perform pre-shift inspections on mobile equipment, report defects or problems.
• Maintain an effective system of communications with supervisors, drivers, crew, laborers, operators, and customers serviced.
• Transfers material from the pit face to a feeder by operating a wheeled loader.
• Performs emergency and routine repairs and maintenance on plant equipment and structures at the site locations.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance on mobile equipment, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. Conducts routine inspections of plant and mobile equipment. Grease and fuel mobile equipment.
• Assists in various projects at the plant locations to make sure production is maintained. During equipment breakdowns, assist others in repairs and clean up.
• Responsible for maintaining the appearance of the plant and yard area by using general housekeeping practices.
• Performs the day-to-day activities of a plant (Ready Mix), duties could include tasks associated with maintaining the stationary equipment of various plants.
• Maintain equipment in proper working order.
• Maintain and review maintenance logs for repairs.
• Safely operate loader and perform mechanical and general labor duties.
• Perform all duties in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Load bins to ensure appropriate stock levels and load haul trucks while maintaining safe area for stock piling and customer load out.
• Maintain berms in appropriate areas.
• Use safe practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• PTO and Holiday pay

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or demonstrable equivalent.
• Familiarity with heavy equipment, construction or front and End Loader experience preferable.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be proficient at reading, understanding, and speaking the English language.
• Ability to read, write, and accurately perform basic mathematical functions including adding, subtracting, multiplication and division.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must possess knowledge of Company policies and procedures, including safety.
• Must consistently produce and efficient, accurate work product.

Position Special Qualifications (special skills, leadership abilities, experience, communication abilities, achievements)

• Safe work record.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Work proficiently in a team organization.
• Work effectively under time and scheduling deadlines.
• Must be flexible and respond positively to change.
• Committed to Company’s mission and goals.
• Must be well groomed and always present a professional appearance.
• Must be professional, cooperative, positive, and courteous in manner and presentation.

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass post-offer employment drug testing, medical exams, and physical abilities testing.
• Must pass D.O.T. required physical.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must submit to the pre-employment drug-screening test.
• Must possess normal eyesight, quick reaction time, and unimpaired eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Must be capable of driving off-road vehicles for extended periods.
• Requires physical exertion, standing, walking, and/or climbing in various climates and ground conditions, including temperature extremes, rain, wind, and snow for extended lengths of time.
• Must withstand continuous exposures to wind, dust, fumes, and noxious odors.
• Must possess unrestricted mobility to twist, turn, bend, and lean in all directions, lookup, down and side to side without hesitation or discomfort.
• Must possess the strength, mobility, agility, and balance to ascend access ladders and steps, and to maneuver on equipment and vehicles without assistance.
• Must repetitively climb and dismount from a high vehicle cab 50-times a day.
• Must repetitively lift up to 60-pounds.
• Must possess sufficient strength to continuously operate equipment controls and tools weighing up to 20-pounds for uninterrupted periods of up to 4-hours.
• Skeletal, joint and muscle system must withstand continuous impact from driving activities.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee may be exposed to risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee will be in a construction environment and assigned full-time to a specific plant site.
• Varied starting time, Monday through Friday with weekend and some holiday and evening work required. Generally, 60-hours per week, as required by production schedules or completion of deadlines.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.