Loader Operator

Crh-bc0817a9; Dallesport (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401k with Roth option & 5% Company Max

Profit Sharing potential

10 Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Internal Mobility

Professional Development

Employee Referral Program

Discounts on products and services

Community Engagement

Job summary

Hood River Sand, Gravel & Ready-Mix, a CRH company, is seeking a Seasonal Equipment and Machine Operator in Dallesport, WA. You will operate front-end loaders, excavators, and a water truck as needed, with a 10+ hour shift, five days a week. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Wage ranges from $25 to $25.75 per hour. Must have 1–2 years of loader experience, a valid drivers license, and ability to pass pre-employment screenings. Travel to various sites may be necessary.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years front-end wheel loader experience or training.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Must obtain a valid drivers license.
• Safety minded with good attendance and punctuality.
• Pre-employment physical and drug screening as required.
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends.
• Must comply with OSHA, MSHA, DOT rules.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently within designed parameters.
• Maintain safe slopes and barricading around excavations.
• Perform minor servicing and refer major problems to supervisor.
• Keep machines clean and maintained.
• Keep time and material records.
• Travel to various locations as needed.
• Assist labor crew including shoveling and daily plant operations.
• Communicate with paving crew about material issues.
• Capture hazards and take corrective action.
• Other duties as assigned; ensure regular attendance.
• Promote an inclusive work environment.

Skills

Front-end Loader operation

Math skills

Valid drivers license

Safety minded

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Requisition ID528420-Posted09/01/2026-AMAT-Hood River Sand,Gravel and Ready Mix-Seasonal-Equipment and Machine Operators-United States-Oregon

Hood River Sand, Gravel & Ready-Mix, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

Position Overview

This position involves the safe and efficient operation of front-end loaders, excavators, and a water truck as needed for business demands. If you’re someone that has 1-2 years’ experience operating loaders/excavators, enjoys working during a busy season, and can work both independently and as a part of a team, this is the position for you.

Wage: $25 - $25.75, Hourly

Location: Dallesport, WA. May be expected to travel as needed for business demands.

Shift: Primarily work 10+ hours per day 5 days per week. Must also have flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed per business demands.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One to two years Front-end Wheel Loader experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Must obtain a valid drivers’ license.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Must pass pre-employment physical exam and pre-employment-controlled substance testing. Per RCW 49.44.240 this position has been identified by the employer as safety sensitive and will be subject to an employer-required pre-employment drug screening that includes testing for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical skills, basic knowledge of aggregate products a plus.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently by utilizing equipment within its designed parameters.
• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.
• Keep machines clean and maintained.
• Keep time and material records.
• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.
• Travel to and from various locations.
• Assist labor crew including shoveling of materials and daily plant operations.
• Promptly communicate with paving crew on any flaws in material.
• Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Company Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k with Roth option & 5% Company Match
• Potential for Profit Sharing, after eligibility requirements are met
• 10 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 2 Floating)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
• Opportunities for Community Engagement

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. Physical abilities test will be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper PPE will be provided by our team, but please bring your own pair of steel toed boots.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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