Loader Operator

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Subsidized health insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

401k plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Voluntary dental and supplemental

Job summary

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC in Chandler, AZ seeks an experienced Loader Operator to safely operate heavy equipment on our projects. You will move materials, assist crews, and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, strong reading of construction plans, and excellent communication with crew members. Outdoor work in warm AZ climate, with potential weekend/extended hours. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment in a construction setting.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse crews.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work extended hours, with potential weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders to move materials, earth, and other heavy objects.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
• Communicate with crew members and subcontractors to meet schedules and budgets.
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew and subcontractors to align with project deadlines.
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and safety procedures are followed.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise on construction projects.
• Work in tight areas and multi-task; coordinate with pipe/other crews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety procedures

Reading construction plans

Communication skills

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in heavy equipment operation

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Loader Operator to work on our construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget. As a key member of our team, the Loader Operator will work closely with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that projects are completed to the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate loaders to move materials, earth, and other heavy objects
• Ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest level of quality
• Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew members and subcontractors to ensure that they are aware of project schedules and deadlines
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times
• Identify and resolve issues that arise during construction projects
• Ability to work in tight areas
• Ability to Mult-task
• Work with Pipe/Other Crews
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
• 3+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, with experience in a construction setting preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must have the ability to work extended hours as required by the workload
• May include some weekend and evening work, depending on project
• Working outdoors in AZ climate

We offer an excellent work environment including

• competitive wages
• subsidized health insurance
• paid time off
• paid sick leave
• paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• voluntary dental and supplemental benefits

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC is 100% employee owned.

Achen-Gardner Construction, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran and/or individual with a disability to any position for which the applicant is qualified.

This position is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Achen-Gardner Construction is one of the most successful heavy civil general contractors in Arizona specializing in wet utility, roadway, and water/wastewater facility construction.

We have extensive experience in delivering complex infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients throughout the Southwest.