Loader Operator

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Loader Operator to support our fly ash operations by safely and efficiently handling materials for processing, storage, and transportation. This role involves operating heavy equipment, such as front-end loaders, to load fly ash into trucks, maintain stockpiles, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment and working in dynamic construction environments.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate heavy equipment to load, transport, and manage fly ash materials along with other materials like aggregate, dirt, sand, gravel, or other construction materials.
• Ensure proper loading of trucks and containers to meet weight and distribution requirements.
• Work closely with multiple construction teams to coordinate loading operations and ensure timely material delivery.
• Maintain fly ash stockpiles, ensuring even distribution and preventing material loss or contamination.
• Inspect and maintain equipment daily, performing routine maintenance and reporting any mechanical issues.
• Monitor environment conditions to prevent dust emissions and ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Coordinate with drivers and plant personnel to streamline loading operations and meet production goals.
• Follow strict safety protocols to prevent hazards associated with fly ash handling, including PPE usage and equipment best practices.
• Assist with cleanup and housekeeping of the work area to maintain a safe and efficient operation.
• Maintain grounds and landscaping by performing lawn mowing, brush cutting, and general yard work.
• Conduct general maintenance tasks such as facility cleaning, painting, and minor upkeep of buildings and equipment.
• Other duties assigned per Supervisor.

Benefits Offered

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Accrual Based PTO – Start earning PTO on your first day!
• Paid Holidays

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

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

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced, multi-company environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork.
• Ability to work outdoors in variety of conditions
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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.

Work Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years in age or older.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must pass post-offer employment drug testing, medical exams, background check, and physical agilities testing.
• 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.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.

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.