Aggregate Loader Operator

CalPortland; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking a Loader/Aggregate Operator to load customer trucks with a front-end loader and manage wash plant bins. The role involves safe operation, routine inspections, and accurate reporting to ensure consistent product quality.

Responsibilities include operating loaders and other heavy equipment, maintaining production records, and complying with environmental and safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is required along with experience in a heavy equipment setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of MSHA rules and regulations.
• Welding and cutting experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs safety/quality/mechanical inspections of the plant and mobile equipment.
• Addresses 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Verbal and written communication

MSHA rules knowledge

Welding and cutting experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Front-end loader

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.