Aggregate Loader Operator

CalPortland; Victorville (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement program

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland is seeking an Aggregate Loader Operator in California to accurately load customer trucks using a front-end loader and to support loadout operations at the plant. The role includes feeding crushing and screening plants, performing inspections, and reporting maintenance needs to ensure safe, efficient production.

The position requires prior experience with heavy equipment, strong safety awareness, and ability to work with teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in an aggregate or similar heavy industry.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and MSHA regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication for reporting inspections and production data.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders and support equipment to load trucks and feed plants.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections on equipment.
• Maintain stockpiles and load customer trucks as required.
• Conduct routine housekeeping and assist with plant maintenance.
• Follow production plans and document daily production and safety records.
• Adhere to MSHA rules and safety policies and participate in safety trainings.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Verbal communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Front-end loader

Crushers/wash plants

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Benefits

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

$27.00 - $33.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, excavators, haul trucks, water trucks, and support equipment.
• Feed and monitor crushing and screening plants.
• Perform pre-shift and post-shift equipment inspections.
• Identify and report equipment defects, safety hazards, and maintenance needs.
• Assist with crusher moves, plant setup, and mobile equipment relocation.
• Maintain stockpiles and load customer trucks as required.
• Conduct routine housekeeping around plant and work areas.
• Support preventive maintenance activities and minor repairs.
• Follow production plans and instructions from supervisors.
• Complete daily production, inspection, and safety documentation.
• Maintain compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and training programs.
• 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
• Performs plant maintenance
• 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
• Willing to travel between Barstow, Baker, and Mojave. Home base: Apple Valley, CA.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. For work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.