Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Job Overview
The Asphalt Plant Loader Operator is responsible for the operation of crawler or rubber tired tractors of various sizes using a front loader bucket and assisting with all phases of the hot mix Asphalt Plant operations. In this vital role, you will be responsible for efficiently loading raw materials into asphalt mixing equipment, ensuring smooth plant operations, and maintaining safety standards on-site. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with heavy machinery and contribute to large-scale construction initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary functions will include to scoop, lift, load, or feed Plant hopper with aggregates for processing.
• Maintain stockpiles of aggregate materials.
• Understand the operations and limitations of the equipment; perform daily evaluations to ensure its safe and continual service; report any deficiencies when needed to fix issues.
• Assist in the maintenance of the Plant and yard.
• Maintain all equipment/tools.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate tools and equipment for the task; properly follow all Company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred.
• 2 years of related Asphalt Plant operating experience.
• Previous experience in operating various types of heavy equipment preferred, but not required.
• Able to recognize various products by sight and to understand proper Plant operation.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions; function effectively as part of a team; ability to work under pressure; communicate with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Mechanical aptitude is desirable.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, but not required.

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 this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, push, pull, climb, bend, and stoop. The employee frequently is required to stand, (for up to 8 eight hours), walk (occasionally on rough terrain/in varying weather conditions), climb, use manual dexterity to operate tools used in the course of work, hear sufficient to hear conversations in person, and via telephone and radio, and vision sufficient for distance sight and to read diagrams, computer screens, manual reports, rules, regulations, laws, and plans. The employee is occasionally required to reach, push, and pull with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity may involve stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. The employee must be able to maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities occurring at the site, including the activities of other employees, and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE M/F/V/D

DFWP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25