Loader Operator

Coldspring; Marble Falls (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Optical benefits

Medical FSA/HSA

Dependent Care FSA

Basic life

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401K with match

Profit sharing

PTO

Holidays

Jury duty

Funeral leave

Job summary

Coldspring is seeking a Loader Operator to support quarry operations by operating front-end loaders and performing daily equipment checks. You will work outdoors across various quarry tasks while following safety guidelines and communicating with the team.

This full-time, hourly role requires awareness of surface conditions and the ability to lift up to 70 lbs, with potential overtime and occasional travel to other quarry locations.

Qualifications

• Outdoor conditions: 100% outside, extreme heat or cold possible.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs; lift 70 lbs.
• Knowledge of quarry operations and equipment safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader for quarry tasks.
• Perform daily equipment checks and stay within operator limits.
• Maintain roads, ramps, and surfaces according to berm height rules.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, crew, and drivers.
• Be aware of surrounding activity and potential hazards.

Skills

Loader operation

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Outdoor work

Lift 70 lbs

Travel willingness

Job description

Description

Status:

This is a full-time; hourly position

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 6am - 4:30pm & Saturday 6am - 12pm; overtime as needed

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees:

Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY:

The Loader Operator is responsible for operating front-end loaders to assist in all aspects of quarry operations.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Perform daily equipment checks
• Be aware of daily planned quarry activities - grout removal, loaf tipping, block loading
• Awareness of activity in immediate work area by either employees or visitors
• Know equipment operating limits with various attachments
• Be constantly aware of working surface conditions - mud, ice and dust
• Knowledgeable in standard loader hand signals
• Excellent communication skills (visual, radio) - between supervisor, crew and OTR drivers
• Maintain quarry roads, ramps and grout pile surfaces, in compliance with regulatory berm height
• Understand all equipment operator manuals

Requirements

• This position spends 100% of the time outdoors. Quarry conditions can vary from extreme summer heat to below zero cold, wind and rain. A possibility of extended travel to all Coldspring quarry locations with a willingness to fly.
• Knowledge of typical dimensional stone quarry operations
• Should have general mechanical maintenance ability
• 2 years of related experience
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to lift 70 lbs.

MAKE YOUR MARK AND MAKE IT LAST

COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY.

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