Loader South

AMERICAN ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT CORP; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT CORP is looking for a skilled Loader Operator to safely operate heavy equipment at various construction job sites. The ideal candidate will be responsible for lifting and transporting materials while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualified applicants should have strong communication skills and be capable of physical tasks, including lifting up to 100 lbs. Compliance with OSHA rules is essential, along with reporting any equipment issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
• Strong communication skills required for coordination.
• Physical capability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a loader to transport bulk materials.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Communicate equipment issues to supervisors.

Job description

Overview

The Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner at construction job sites. The Loader Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by policies, procedures and operator manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate a loader to lift and transport bulk materials at various construction job sites and to feed conveyors and/or load trucks.
• Climb the loader, start the engine, shift gears, press pedals and turn the steering wheel to operate the loader.
• Move levers to lower and tilt the bucket and drive the loader to force the bucket into bulk materials.
• Move levers to raise and tilt the bucket when filled and move levers to dump material.
• Participate in ensuring the quality and quantity of raw materials meet established standards.
• Ensure assigned performance indicators are met.
• Communicate with the job Superintendent to report equipment issues to be resolved as promptly as possible.
• Always adhere to all AEDC and OSHA rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment while on all job sites.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Exerting up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently.
• Job involves sitting most of the time but also involves walking or standing for times when assisting the job operation on the ground when needed.
• While performing duties, the employee is regularly required to communicate and hear with other employees and/or GC employees as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment.
• Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls.