Loader Operator

Pavement Restorations, Inc.; Gallatin, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Pavement Restorations, Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to safely move earth and materials, maintain grades, and support routine maintenance. The role involves monitoring gauges, checking fluids, and following all safety procedures while assisting mechanics as needed.

Applicants should be able to perform basic math for grading, operate using machine levers and pedals, and handle light physical tasks. This position is on-site with potential for varied duties in a construction setting.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of operating machine gauges, levers and pedals.
• Ability to perform simple math for grade calculations.
• Able to perform light physical tasks and handle routine maintenance support.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to move earth and materials while maintaining grades as directed.
• Check fluids and monitor gauges at start of shift and during operation.
• Assist mechanic with repairs and lubrication of loader.
• Keep equipment clean and safe; follow safety rules and company policies.

Job description

PURPOSE:

PERFORM DUTIES TO OPERATE THE LOADER IN SAFE AND
EFFIENT MANNER TO MOVE EARTH AND MATERIALS AS
REQUIRED AND TO MAINTAIN GRADES AS DIRECTED.
JOB DUTIES:
CHECK ALL FLUIDS LEVELS AT THE BEGINING OF ENGINE
STARTUP FOR THE DAY. CONTINUE TO MONITOR GAUGES AND
FLUID LEVELS THROUGHOUT THE DAY DURING OPERATION.
MONITOR THE OPERATION AND FUNCTION OF THE LOADER
THROUGHOUT THE WORKDAY. MAINTAIN AN AWARENESS OF
UNUSUAL NOISES OR OPERATIONS AND BRING ANY EXCEPTIONS
TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SUPERVISOR.
PERFORM LIGHT MECHANICAL ADJUTMENTS AND/ OR ASSIST
MECHANIC IN PERFORMING REPAIRS ON ASSIGNED EQUIPMENT.
ASSIST WITH THE LUBRICATION AND FUELING OF THE LOADER.
THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A VARIETY OF TASKS WHICH MAY
INCLUDE EXCAVATING, LOADING TRUCKS. BINS, GRADING, FILLING
AND BACKFILLING, MOVING AND LOADING EARTH, TRASH AND
DEBRIS, RIPPING UP AND MOVING CURB AND PAVEMENT AND
OTHER TASKS AS REQUIRED. MAKE GRADE CUTS ACCORDING
TO INSTRUCTIONS AND DIRECTION.
THE ABILITY TO MAKE CUTS IN THE AREA OF KNOWN UTILITIES
WITHOUT CAUSING DAMAGE TO ANY UNDERGROUND UTILITY.
THE ABILITY TO OPERATE THE LOADER IN A MANNER TO
ASSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONNEL AROUND THE EQUIPMENT,
OPERATE THE LOADER ON TERRAIN AND WITH LOADS IN A
MANNER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT OR INJURY
TO THE OPERATOR THE LOADER AROUND STRUCTURES, TOOLS
OR EQUIPMENT SO AS NOT TO CAUSE DAMAGE CLOSELY
MONITOR THE HEIGHT AND REACH OF THE LOADER BUCKET
SO AS TO NOT DAMAGE SURROUNDING STRUCTURES OR TRUCK
SIDE BOARDS.
KEEP EQUIPMENT AND TRACKS IN A CLEAN AND ORDERLY
CONDITION.
LOADER OPERATOR
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND COMPANY POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES.
PERFORM OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

KNOWLEDGE.

SIMPLE REFERENCE TO USE OF MACHINE GAUGES, OPERATING
LEVERS AND PEDALS AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO PERFORM
SIMPLE MATH FOR PURPOSE OF UNDERSTANDING GRADE.

EXPERIENCE

OVER 3 AND UP TO 12 MONTHS TO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH
THE OPERATION OF THE LOADER IN A SMOOTH AND EFFICIENT
MANNER AND WITH THE VARIOUS JOB DUTIES TO BE
PERFORMED.

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY

EXERCISE SOME JUDGMENT TO OPERATE THE LOADER SAFELY
AROUND PEOPLE, STRUCTURES AND UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
AND TO MONITOR THE OPERATING CONDITIONS OF THE
LOADER, COMPLYING WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PRESCRIBED
ROUTINES, METHODS OR PROCEDURES AND INVOLVING THE
MAKING OF MINOR DECISIONS.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

LIGHT PHYSICAL EFFORT REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE LEVERS
AND PEDALS ON THE LOADER WHILE BEING TOSSED AROUND
DURING OPERATION AND TO CLEAN THE LOADER TRACKS,
CONTINUOUSLY LIFTING OR MOVING VERY LIGHT WEIGHT
MATERIAL ( UNDER 25 POUNDS ) OR OCCASIONALLY LIFTING OR
MOVING AVERAGE WEIGHTS (UNDER 60 POUNDS).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO CLIMB ONTO MACHINE,
THE ABILITY TO GRASP CONTROL LEVERS, TO PUSH AND PULL
LEVERS. SUCH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY TO OPERATE CONTROL LEVERS
IS REPETITIVE IN MOTION OF THE WRIST, HANDS AND OR
FINGERS, POSITION REQUIRES ABILITY TO EXPRESS OR
EXCHANGE IDEAS BY MEANS OF THE SPOKEN WORD AND THE
ABILITY TO PERCEIVE SOUNDS AND RECEIVE DETAILED
INFORMATION THROUGH ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, AND TO
MAKE FINE DISCRIMINATION IN EQUIPMENT NOISES WHICH
MAY INDICATE MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.

MENTAL AND / VISUAL DEMAND

CONTINUOUS AND VISUAL ATTENTION REQUIRED TO OPERATE
THE LOADER AROUND PEOPLE, STRUCTURES AND TRUCKS OR TO
OPERATE THE BUCKET TO A SPECIFIC GRADE LEVEL, INVOLVING
REPETITIVE OR DIVERSIFIELD WORK REQUIRING CONSTANT
ALERTNESS OR ACTIVITY. POSITION REQUIRES VISUAL ACUITY
INCLUDING DEPTH PERCEPTION AND FIELD OF VISION

RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT

RESPONSIBLE FOR PREVENTING DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT DUE
TO MISTAKE, CARELESSNESS, INCORRECT PROCESS OR
PROCEDURES. SUCH MISHAPS COULD BE COSTLY IN TERMS OF
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AS WELL AS PRODUCTION
TIME.

REPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIAL.

RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIAL BEING MOVED IN AN EXPEDIENT
AND SAFE MANNER, RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE MOVEMENT
OF MATERIAL WHICH, DEPENDING OR MATERIAL, COULD BE
COSTLY IN TERMS OF REPAIR/ REPLACEMENT OF MATERIAL.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY OF OTHERS

CONSTANT CARE NECESSARY TO PREVENT INJURY TO OTHERS,
DUE TO INHERENT HAZARDS, AN ACCIDENT, SHOULD IT OCCUR,
WOULD RESULT INJURIES OF A PARTIALLY INCAPACITIATING
NATURES SUCH AS LOSS OF AN ARM LEG OR EYE OR SEVERE
HEALTH HAZARD.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS

RESPONSIBLE FOR OWN WORK.

WORKING CONDITIONS

DISAGREEABLE WORKING CONDITIONS WITH EXPOSURE TO
DUST, DIRT, SEASONAL TEMPERATURES, WEATHER, MACHINE
NOISE, VIBRATIONS AND JARRING, SEVERAL ELEMENTS
CONTINUOUSLY PRESENT TO THE EXTENT OF BEING

HAZARDS

INJURIES, SHOULD THEY OCCUR, COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL
INCAPACITACION DUE TO LOSS OF ARM LEG, EYE OR SEVERE
HEALTH HAZARD

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.