Asphalt Plant Loader Operator: Material Flow & Safety

Trap Rock Industries LLC; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Weeks Paid Vacation

401K Retirement Plan

Health Benefits

Job summary

Trap Rock Industries LLC in New Jersey is seeking an Asphalt Loader Operator to feed aggregate into bins, load trucks, and help maintain stockpiles for continuous plant production.

You will operate front-end loaders (e.g., CAT 980/988), perform daily inspections, and support production with minor maintenance on conveyors and screens.

This outdoor role requires long hours, early mornings, and weekend work, with OSHA/MSHA safety compliance and PPE usage as a priority.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically front-end loaders in a construction or aggregate environment.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Willingness to work long hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, often outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy loaders to load cold-feed bins and move sand, gravel, and recycled asphalt.
• Maintain stockpiles to prevent contamination, segregation, and moisture buildup.
• Perform daily pre- and post-shift inspections, lubrication, fueling, and cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

Heavy equipment experience

Tools

CAT 980/988 loaders

Job description

Trap Rock Industries LLC in New Jersey is seeking an Asphalt Loader Operator to feed aggregate into bins, load trucks, and help maintain stockpiles for continuous plant production.

You will operate front-end loaders (e.g., CAT 980/988), perform daily inspections, and support production with minor maintenance on conveyors and screens.

This outdoor role requires long hours, early mornings, and weekend work, with OSHA/MSHA safety compliance and PPE usage as a priority.