What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Loader Operator position at NEBCO, Inc.?
Company Background
Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates throughout Central Nebraska with plants in Aurora, Central City, Hebron, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, and York. We put an emphasis on incorporating the highest quality materials, state of the art equipment, and a focus on customer service with an extensively trained staff. For more information about Overland Ready Mixed, visit www.readymixedconcrete.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Job Summary
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, to load trucks, also operates mechanical dredge. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are conditions of employment.
Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates throughout Central Nebraska with plants in Aurora, Central City, Hebron, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, and York. We put an emphasis on incorporating the highest quality materials, state of the art equipment, and a focus on customer service with an extensively trained staff. For more information about Overland Ready Mixed, visit www.readymixedconcrete.com.
NEBCO, Inc.
NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.
Job Summary
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, to load trucks, also operates mechanical dredge. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
- Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.
- Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.
- Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Perform required inspections (tires, oil, water system, hydraulic system, windows, lights, brakes, oil, etc.) to ensure that equipment is in safe working conditions. Report immediately any equipment damages or hazards to equipment.
- Attend required safety and production meetings with supervisor for planning and organizing current and future delivery schedules, and worksite safety policies and procedures.
- Attend company sponsored training events, including required licensing and/or education requirements targeted for continuing personal growth and development.
- Report to Safety Director any failure to adhere to OSHA, LB757, EEO and/or Overland Ready Mixed professional standards.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and
- previous commercial driving experience and heavy equipment moving experience concentrating on loaders, backhoe, track backhoe, and any other specialty equipment with some manual labor on plant equipment; or
- an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Class A Commercial Driver’s License and be insurable under the company insurance program
- Must meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) physical requirements and carry a physical exam card, which is to be kept current according to DOT guidelines.
- Must be able to work variable work schedules and during busy season must be able to work 12 hour shifts, may also be required to work 5 to 6 days a week.
- Must also be mechanically and physically inclined to provide support mechanical skills to the gravel pit operation.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems.
- Must be able to work well with others.
- Retirement Plans
- PAID Holidays
- Insurance Benefits
- Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
- PAID Time Off
- On the Job Training
Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are conditions of employment.
