Asphalt Loader Operator

Blythe Construction; West Columbia (SC); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Company Paid Long Term Disability

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

Company Paid Parental Leave

Company Paid Maternity Leave

Company Paid Employee/Family AEP

Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Short Term Disability

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportun

Discount Partnerships

Health and Wellness Benefits

Zusammenfassung

Blythe Construction is seeking a Loader Operator to join our field crew in South Carolina. The role requires operating a range of heavy equipment to excavate, move, and grade earth while ensuring safe day-to-day operation and ongoing maintenance needs.

The candidate should have substantial experience in heavy equipment operation, be able to understand and follow job site directions, and communicate with supervisors and crew members.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 5+ years of industry related experience required for this Loader Operator position.
• Must understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery.
• Physically able to perform duties in outdoor environments, with exposure to noise, grease, and dust.

Aufgaben

• Inspect equipment and machinery daily for safe operation and maintenance needs.
• Operate heavy equipment (dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front loaders, back hoes) to excavate, move, and grade earth.
• Coordinate with crew members to ensure alignment and movement to meet grade specifications.
• Turn valves to control air and water outputs of compressors and pumps.
• Adjust control wheels, handles, and pedals to drive machinery and operate attachments like blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED preferred

5+ years of heavy equipment operating experience

Jobbeschreibung

Loader Operator

Key Duties

• Inspects equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
• Operates various heavy equipment, such as dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front loaders and back hoes, to excavate, move and grade earth.
• Interacts with construction general laborers and/or crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete conformation of grade specifications for the construction project.
• Turn valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.
• Adjusts control wheels, handles and depresses pedals to drive machinery and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
  • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
  • Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
  • Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery.
  • Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Loader Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • Constant pushing/pulling is required when the employee operates hand controls. Initial force to pull open the cab door is influenced by the weather. Moderate wind yielded force pound recording of up to 50 lbs. of force to pull the cab door open/close.
  • Minimal sedentary to light level of lifting is required occasionally, such as hand-held radios and other personal belongings into the truck cab.
  • Sitting on a constant basis as the operators perform their duties. Seated positions in the cab can vary depending on the type of machinery they operate. Twisting of the upper back/thoracic area to view surrounding areas and other moving vehicles/equipment occurs on a constant basis.
  • Alternate between standing and walking on an occasional basis to access the machinery/equipment.
  • Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions is required.
  • Frequent climbing is performed to enter/exit the equipment or machinery via ladder.
  • Occasionally crawls to check equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
  • Forward torso bending is required to reach the hand controls of machinery or during inspection of the equipment.
  • Squatting/Kneeling may be required during general inspection of machinery/equipment.
• Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Loader Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  • Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
  • Employee regularly works near other heavy equipment and moving machinery.
  • Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.