Communication Skills, Construction Equipment, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Maintenance Services, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mobile Plant/Equipment, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Wheel/Front-End Loader
The Loader Operator safely operates a large front-end loader (WA500) to load customer trucks in a fast-paced environment. They will also be responsible for managing sand/rock stockpiles and other tasks assigned by supervisors.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and manufacturer's instruction
- Perform pre-shift safety inspection on the vehicle systems, equipment and accessories
- Ability to track customer trucks, and to complete records and reports accurately
- Perform preventative maintenance on construction equipment
- Report needed repairs to Supervisor
- Ensure material is properly loaded according to safety requirements
- Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
- Assist in plant maintenance and repairs
- Assist with operation of other equipment as needed
- Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Perform duties with minimum supervision
- Participates in job and safety training as scheduled by the company.
- Assist the Plant Operator in monitoring plant operations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience required
- Working knowledge of heavy construction equipment
- Previous loader operator experience preferred but not required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must be able to work 12-hour shifts, possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed
- Must be able to read equipment operating manual
- Must be able to communicate over CB radio or with hand signals and warning sounds, with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment
- Must wear all required safety equipment/PPE
- Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner
- Must be able to read and interpret gauges
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
- Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel in limited space in cab of vehicle
- Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day
- Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
- Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions
- Must be able to work at various heights
- Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 lbs.
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