Aggregate Loader Operator

CalPortland; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Aggregate Loader Operator to join their team. This role involves safely loading customer trucks and maintaining equipment while ensuring quality production. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy machinery and a solid understanding of the aggregate production process. With a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork, this position offers a competitive benefits package and the chance to work in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to take on the challenge and contribute to a vital industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Coverage

Retirement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience as a heavy equipment operator in the aggregate industry.
• Knowledge of equipment and methods for production and distribution of aggregates.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and quality inspections of plant and mobile equipment.
• Operate loaders, excavators, haul trucks, and other heavy machinery.
• Maintain compliance records and reports.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Mechanical Inspections

Welding and Cutting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Loaders

Excavators

Haul Trucks

Skid Steers

Bull Dozers

Job description

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The Aggregate Loader Operator accurately loads customer trucks using a front-end loader, load ready-mix trucks and wash plant bins/hoppers. The Loader Operator is expected to perform other tasks required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain/repair fixed and mobile equipment.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Performs safety/quality/mechanical inspections of the plant and mobile equipment
• Addresses any housekeeping issues within the work area
• Operates loaders, excavators, haul trucks, skid steers and bull dozers
• Understands the process flow of the plant and is diligent in producing a quality product
• Accurately completes and maintains reports and compliance records (maintenance, environmental, safety & production)
• Successfully completes and maintains Method 9 Emissions certification

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Physical requirements: stand, walk, climb, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive and lift up to 100 pounds
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions as well as extreme heat or cold
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Experience as a heavy equipment operator
• Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of crushers, wash plants, conveyors, material washers, and various other types of fixed and mobile equipment used in the aggregate industry
• Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in the production process, and related aspects of materials storage, handling and distribution of aggregates
• Understands MSHA rules and regulations
• Current MSHA training certification preferred
• Experience welding and cutting preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Location:

Apple Valley, CA, US, 92307

Job Type: Hourly - Full-Time

Nearest Major Market: Riverside
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles