Title: ASPHALT PLANT LOADER OPERATOR

Location: Garden City Asphalt Plant

Company: Reeves Construction Company

Website: www.reevescc.com

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Mission: Reeves Company is looking for an Asphalt Plant Loader Operator for the Reeves - Garden City Asphalt Plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain loaders.
• Responsible for the efficient working conditions of the loaders. This includes: performing routine maintenance including minor servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of the loader.
• Responsible for alerting the serviceman of any significant problems.
• Maintain hopper levels to achieve maximum production.
• Maintain stockpiles and pit floor.
• Load trucks.
• Assist with maintenance around the asphalt plant.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Required Skills, Qualifications & Competencies

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Heavy equipment experience.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate the loader, excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must understand proper stockpile management methods.
• Must be able to utilize proper methods to blend material while feeding.
• Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the general public is critical.
• Must have the ability to operate and maintain Loader with little or no supervision.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image..
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously worked at the asphalt plant? If yes, how long and what were your duties?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Road Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Working around the asphalt plant: 2 years (Preferred)
• Front End Loader: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person