Loader Operator

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Primary Function of Loader Operator: The responsibilities of the Loader Operator include, but are not limited to:

Equipment Operation

• Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
• Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.
• Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.
• Ensure a sound understanding of the issues involving ground disturbance.
• Operate Loader on public or private roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings.
• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.
• Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s general procedures.

Safety

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience preferred.
• Must observe safety procedures and report any potentially unsafe conditions to management.
• Knowledge of road construction equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction materials and road construction processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must follow policies and procedures and support UIG’s Mission.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Heavy Equipment Operator certificate or credential, preferred.
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US
• Additional Requirements for Loader Operator:

• Must have own transportation to and from jobsite every work day (driver's license required).
• Must provide own hand tools (excluding power tools), if applicable.
• May be expected to travel where the project requires (multi-state opportunities).
• Must be able to physically and repetitively lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.

Please contact us at http://uig.net/main/careers or call 803-581-6000.

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER