Loader Operator

Mtireadymix; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mtireadymix in El Paso, Texas, is looking for a Loader Operator responsible for operating and maintaining a front-end loader in a concrete plant. The position requires organizing material stockpiles, ensuring safety compliance, and performing daily inspections. The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy equipment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area. This role is crucial for effective batch operations and safe plant management.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment, specifically front-end loaders.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and backyard maintenance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain front-end loader for concrete plant operations.
• Organize materials stockpile areas and ensure cleanliness.
• Complete daily checks and reports on loader condition.

Job description

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands

Job Title

Loader Operator

Summary

This position involves the proper operation and maintenance of a front end loader, upkeep and maintenance of yard and material stockpiles and coordination with concrete batch operations.

• Operates a front-end loader for concrete plants.
• Ensures that designated materials stockpile areas are organized and neat.
• Ensures that material stockpiles are properly stacked and saturated if necessary.
• Loads and carries materials to the feed bins for use in batching concrete in coordination with concrete batcher.
• Ensures bins are filled according to the job's specifications and in a timely manner. Empties all aggregate bins (fine and coarse) at the end of each day.
• Maintains batch plant areas to ensure that grounds are free from loose and scattered aggregate materials.
• Completes pre/post-day reports to monitor and report mechanical and aesthetic issues on loader to appropriate personnel.
• Daily, cleans exterior of loader with water at the completion of day to prevent cement/concrete buildup and ensures that interior is neat and in order.
• Daily checks oil, coolant and transmission fluids.
• Daily greases all grease fittings.
• Twice weekly, cleans exterior of loader with soap and brush to prevent cement/concrete buildup.
• Maintains and operates the front-end loader and other equipment in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
• Follows all safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe and healthy working environment. Attends all safety meetings to gain a broader understanding of safety issues that will assist in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communicates efficiently, effectively and courteously with peers, superiors and vendors to ensure the proper handling of the products.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all company personnel to ensure plants are properly serviced.
• Knows the rules of the plant prior to operating the front-end loader.
• Handles heavy equipment.
• Operates the front-end loader according to all the legal and policy guidelines to protect the employee, the community and the company.
• Portrays a positive and accommodating attitude towards peers, superiors and vendors.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned by management.
• Loads material from stockpiles to customer or company vehicles in a safe manner.
• Maintains yard areas to ensure that grounds are free from loose and scattered aggregate materials.