Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader Operator (College Park Plant)

Baldwin Paving Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Loader for our College Park, GA asphalt plant.

This full-time role reports to the Plant Manager and may be assigned to support other Atlanta-area plants as needed. The Loader operator will safely operate a front-end loader to move materials for asphalt production, perform pre-operation inspections, and coordinate with plant personnel to maintain production schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment in construction, quarries, asphalt plants, or aggregate yards.
• Forklift experience alone does not meet minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader safely and efficiently to move materials within the plant yard or job site.
• Work safely around haul trucks, stockpiles, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
• Conduct pre-operation inspections, report mechanical issues, and follow safety protocols and site procedures.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on the loader to ensure safe operation.
• Detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Assist with plant operations as needed, including material handling and cleanup.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel to coordinate material flow and maintain production schedules.
• Follow directions.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Front-end Loader

Job description

Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Loader to join our team. This is a full-time position at our College Park, GA asphalt plant. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

While this role has a designated home plant, employees may be assigned to support other company asphalt plants within the Greater Atlanta area on an as‑needed basis, depending on operational demands.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling. Work schedules may include day or night shifts, long hours, and weekend work (including Saturdays and Sundays) as business needs require.

Employees must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned work locations when needed.

This position requires prior experience operating heavy equipment in environments such as construction sites, quarries, asphalt plants, or aggregate yards. Warehouse forklift experience alone does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Summary:

The Operator - Loader's primary function is to safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader to move and load materials for asphalt production and aggregate operations in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to operate a front-end loader safely and efficiently to move materials such as aggregate, sand, and recycled asphalt within the plant yard or job site.
• Ability to work safely around haul trucks, stockpiles, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
• Conduct pre‑operation inspections, report mechanical issues, and follow all safety protocols and site procedures.
• Inspect and perform basic maintenance on the loader to ensure safe and efficient operation.
  
• Ability to detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Assist with plant operations as needed, including material handling and cleanup.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel to coordinate material flow and maintain productions schedules.
• Ability to follow directions.

Other Requirements:

Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. Report to the assigned job site in proper attire and ready to begin work at the designated start time. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual. Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA and company policy. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position: Gloves, Hard Hat, Hearing Protection, Respiratory Protection, Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent desired but not required.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving and mechanical parts and equipment.

The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Employees will be exposed to dust and fumes from cleaners, gasoline, diesel, exhaust, etc.

Employees will work outdoors and will be exposed to the weather, including extremes in heat and cold, rain, etc.

Physical Demands:

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and requires manual dexterity and strength in arms and feet to manipulate equipment controls, tools, and other items used to make adjustments and/or minor maintenance.

Will use hands, arms, back, and shoulders to handle, install, position, move items, and manipulate other objects.

Could be in a standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting position for long periods of time.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any applicant.

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Some weekend hours may be available as well.

This job description may not list all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competitive hourly rate ranges between $18-$22 depending on experience, with bonus opportunity. We also offer the following benefits (after an applicable waiting period):

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Baldwin Paving Co., Inc is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Location

College Park, GA

Department

Indirect

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

Compensation

$18-$22 DOE