Loader Operator

L. G. Everist, Inc.; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

L. G. Everist, Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to safely operate loaders and load materials for transport to designated areas. The role emphasizes maintaining machine safety, performing inspections, and collaborating with team members in a quarry environment.

Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment, conducting daily maintenance checks, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a loader.
• Ability to follow and enforce safe work practices.
• Self-directed and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail.
• Good work attendance.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates heavy equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade rock, gravel, and sand.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance and ensures the machine is in safe working order, including fluid checks and lubrication.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness, and safety at the job site.
• Displays good communication skills and can understand and follow verbal and written directions and instructions.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety practices

Self-directed

Attention to detail

Good attendance

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Loader Operator

Job Description

Department: Quarry

Reports to: Plant Manager

Job Summary: The Loader Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating heavy equipment (loaders) to load and transport materials to designated areas. The role involves ensuring that machinery is in good working condition, adhering to safety protocols, and collaborating with other team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Emphasis on Loader operation.
• Safely operates heavy equipment to excavate, move, load, and grade rock, gravel, and sand.
• Performs daily inspection and maintenance and ensures that the machine is in safe, proper working order, including fluid checks and proper lubrication.
• Maintains orderliness, cleanliness, and safety at job site.
• Display good communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions and instructions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience operating a loader.
• The ability to follow and enforce safe work practices.
• Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail.
• Good work attendance.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 pounds.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, squat, bend, walk for long durations.
• Able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

L. G. Everist, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate. We embrace a diverse workforce and opportunities for all qualified applicants. We are committed to having a team that represents the communities where we operate with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

All job offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check.