Aggregate Loader Operator

CalPortland; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Aggregate Loader Operator to join their team in Apple Valley. This role involves accurately loading trucks and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy machinery and a strong understanding of the production process in the aggregate industry. With a commitment to employee well-being, this company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding position, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Program

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a heavy equipment operator with knowledge of maintenance.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety and quality inspections of plant and mobile equipment.
• Operate loaders, excavators, and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Communication Skills

Mechanical Inspection

Teamwork

Physical Endurance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-End Loader

Excavator

Haul Truck

Skid Steer

Bulldozer

Job description

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