Loader/Operator

VSS International, Inc.; Monterey (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VSS International, Inc. is seeking a Chip Box Equipment Operator in Monterey County to support road construction projects. The role requires safe operation of front-end loaders and related equipment outdoors on active sites.

You will perform daily inspections, load materials, maintain clean work zones, communicate with foremen and drivers, and follow all safety rules including DOT/OSHA requirements; willingness to work overtime and weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe heavy equipment operation and hazards.
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections, routine cleaning, fueling, lubrication, and minor maintenance checks.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, hand signals, site plans, and safety procedures.
• Strong awareness of jobsite safety, traffic movement, pedestrians, trucks, equipment, and changing weather or ground conditions.
• Ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, crew members, customers, inspectors, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate front-end loaders and other equipment to load trucks and support paving and related construction operations.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-operation inspections of equipment and attachments.
• Load and handle aggregate and other materials according to project needs.
• Maintain safe work zones and coordinate with foremen and drivers to avoid delays.
• Keep loading areas and equipment clean and organized, reporting issues promptly.
• Assist with general labor, cleanup, traffic control, and other duties when not operating equipment.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and client safety requirements and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Loader operation

Equipment inspections

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

"OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR STRATEGY"\

We are in need of Chip Box Equipment Operator for our VSS International, Inc . This opportunity is in Monterey County contingent upon being awarded the project.

The ideal candidate will be a safe, hardworking, team-oriented person who is ok with working outdoors on road construction crews.

General Duties

• Safely operate front-end loaders and other assigned equipment to load trucks, feed hoppers, move materials, build stockpiles, and support paving, slurry, seal coat, chip seal, or related construction operations.
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-operation inspections, including checking fluids, tires, lights, backup alarms, brakes, attachments, and overall equipment condition.
• Load and handle aggregate, asphalt, sand, rock, emulsion-related materials, and other construction materials according to project and operational needs.
• Maintain safe work zones by staying alert to ground personnel, trucks, traffic, utilities, uneven terrain, overhead hazards, and changing jobsite conditions.
• Communicate with foremen, plant personnel, truck drivers, laborers, and equipment operators to coordinate material movement and avoid delays.
• Keep loading areas, stockpiles, access roads, and assigned equipment clean, organized, and free from avoidable hazards.
• Report equipment defects, mechanical concerns, safety hazards, incidents, or material issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Assist with general labor, cleanup, traffic control setup, equipment staging, and other construction-related duties when not operating equipment.
• Follow all DOT, OSHA, company, client, and jobsite safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe heavy equipment operation, including loader controls, attachments, machine limitations, and surrounding hazards.
• Ability to perform basic equipment inspections, routine cleaning, fueling, lubrication, and minor maintenance checks.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions, hand signals, site plans, and safety procedures.
• Strong awareness of jobsite safety, traffic movement, pedestrians, trucks, equipment, and changing weather or ground conditions.
• Ability to communicate professionally with supervisors, crew members, customers, inspectors, and the public.
• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, nights, and variable schedules as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year of loader or heavy equipment operating experience preferred; construction, paving, asphalt, aggregate, or materials handling experience strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; Class A or B CDL preferred but not required unless assigned duties require it.
• Must be able to pass company-required pre-employment screening, drug testing, background checks, and any applicable physical or fit-for-duty requirements.
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

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