Loader Operator

Tex Mixconcrete; Bastrop, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Tex Mixconcrete is seeking a Loader Operator to operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner. The role includes daily maintenance, safety checks, and following supervisor instructions to ensure productive operations at the plant.

Responsibilities include using loader controls to load material, performing routine equipment maintenance, and aiding with other heavy equipment tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Operate Loader and other heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Follow supervision and work area directions.
• Perform daily equipment checks and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader controls to lower/tilt and move material into bulk piles.
• Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation.
• Operate other heavy equipment and related construction duties as needed.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule based on production needs (midnight/early morning).

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Maintenance routine

Tools

Loader equipment

Job description

Job Description

Loader Operator

Position Summary:

Operate the Loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.

Understand and follow directions from supervisors as to required work area.

Operate Loader controls to lower and tilt bucket and drive forward to force bucket into bulk material; Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material.

Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure smooth operation of the Loader.

Operate other heavy equipment and other construction related duties as required.

Familiar with sand and gravel plant operations

Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree

Available to work a flexible schedule based on production need. Midnight, early mornings.

Has a consistent safety culture

Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors

Required to wear protective equipment while on the job

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/customers as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment.

Employee must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls.

Employee must be able to pass a health physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen.

Employee must be willing to work other tasks as assigned as needed