LOADER OPERATOR

Granite Construction; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to operate heavy machinery and contribute to vital construction projects. This role involves operating a front-end loader to transport materials, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety standards in a dynamic work environment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate physical stamina and a commitment to safety. Join a forward-thinking company that values your growth and offers a supportive atmosphere for building your career in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.
• Proper certification for operating machinery is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to transport bulk materials.
• Perform routine maintenance on the loader and ensure safety.

Skills

Safety Practices

Decision Making

Physical Stamina

Instruction Following

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Front-end Loader

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do...

Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you’ve come to the right place!

General Summary

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars. This job participates in on-the-job training.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.

• Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.

• Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.

• Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.

Certification

• Proper certification required.

Work Experience

• Appropriate training and experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Workers should be able to:

• Practice good safety habits.

• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.

• Follow instructions and meet set standards.

• Judge distances and slopes accurately.

• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, workers must be able to:

• Stoop, bend, and crouch.

• Use hands, arms, and legs fully.

• See well (either naturally or with correction).

• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace.