Asphalt Loader Operator

Fred Smith; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Loader Operator to join their dynamic team in the Raleigh/Durham area. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for loading trucks with aggregates and ensuring the proper maintenance of stockpiles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a family-owned company that values safety and teamwork while providing competitive pay and benefits. If you're looking for a role that combines skill with the chance to grow within a supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Paid Weekly

Paid Time Off (2 weeks)

Paid Orientation and On-the-Job Training

Medical Insurance

401K with Company Matching

Company Provided Dental and Life Insurance

Growth Opportunity

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load vendor trucks with specified aggregates and maintain stockpiles.
• Comply with safety policies and maintain a clean work area.
• Operate front-end loader to transport raw materials.

Skills

Loader Operation

Safety Compliance

Material Handling

Good Judgment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-End Loader

Job description

We are the PEOPLE, who make the PRODUCTS, that BUILD YOUR WORLD
Sunrock prides itself on being a privately-held, family-owned construction materials supplier and contractor for almost 70 years. We are centrally located in the Raleigh/Durham Metro area and are fortunate to have a wealth of talent to support the growing market. Unlike many of our competitors, Sunrock is vertically integrated. We offer our customers a “one-stop shopping” experience by producing aggregates, recycled aggregates, asphalt, concrete and a full line of grading and paving contracting services. We strive to have superior relationships with our customers, employees, vendors and communities in which we operate.

The Role

• The Loader Operator is responsible for loading the vendor trucks and the Inter-Company haul trucks with specified amount and type of aggregate.
• This role will also maintain stockpiles, ensuring they are properly mixed and ensuring that the asphalt and concrete plants are loaded with uncontaminated material.
• Routine duties are performed with minimal supervision; standard practices or procedures allow the employee to proceed alone at routine work; occasional check of work while in progress; work is reviewed upon completion.
• Good judgment and common sense is required in all duties and any other tasks assigned.
• The working hours will fluctuate with the production goals and customer sales on a daily basis. There is no normal set schedule.
• This job description provides an overview of responsibilities and tasks to be performed. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive job description as needs tend to change over time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or Manager Safety & Health.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22.
• Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport raw material onto vendor and Inter-Company Haul trucks.
• Must be familiar with different stockpiles and must maintain raw materials in each.
• Maintain the daily cleanliness of the loader.
• Perform daily pre-shifts on the loader and complete the pre-shift forms.
• Fuel and grease the loader daily.
• Receives and maintains recycled incoming materials and stockpiles.
• Expeditiously loads out trucks needing aggregates and recycled aggregates as needed.
• Receives and maintains stockpiles of virgin aggregates for RMC and HMA plants and coordinates with Supervisors on inventories and demand.
• Accurately loads production facilities with materials and avoids running plants out of materials while in operation.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Experiences

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required. One (1) to two (2) years of related experience required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current North Carolina Driver’s License required.

The Package:

Sunrock offers the following benefits:

• Local, home every day
• Paid weekly-competitive pay
• Paid orientation and OJT (on the job training)
• 2 weeks of PTO (paid time off), plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical insurance: Company provided dental and life insurances & other voluntary supplemental insurances
• 401K with company matching
• Growth opportunity

For questions, please call 1-855-OUR ROCK.

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

About the company

We’ve been providing heavy highway, sitework, and asphalt work in the Raleigh/Durham area for 20+ years and welcome partnerships with other contractors.