Loader Operator

Manatt's Inc.; Moscow (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Loader Operator / Grounds Person for their Moscow plant. This role involves ensuring the asphalt production process runs smoothly by charging the plant with raw materials and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy machinery and performing maintenance tasks in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll be responsible for inspecting equipment, managing material blends, and maintaining aggregate piles. Join a team that values your skills and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life and AD&D Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Flex Plan

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment operation is essential.
• Asphalt plant maintenance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
• Safely operate loader and manage material blends.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Asphalt Plant Maintenance

Welding/Fabrication

Independent Work

Education

Valid Driver's License

CDL (Preferred)

Job description

Our Eastern Iowa Asphalt Division is hiring a Loader Operator / Grounds Person for our Moscow plant. This individual will be responsible for charging the plant with raw materials for use in producing asphalt. The ideal candidate will have asphalt plant maintenance and operation experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily equipment walkaround and site inspection to identify and correct any unsafe conditions.
• General maintenance at the batch plant such as shoveling, greasing, and other miscellaneous mechanical duties.
• Safely and properly perform maintenance (lubricating, fueling, and cleaning) on loader.
• Safely and properly operate loader, ensuring bucket/attachments are lowered to the ground when not using equipment.
• Identifying appropriate material to produce quality aggregate material per job specifications.
• Communicate with other personnel and make required adjustments to material blends.
• Maintain contaminate-free aggregate piles.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to frequently climb up and down to heights of 100’ and work in confined spaces.
• Loader or other heavy equipment operating experience required.
• Asphalt plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Welding/Fabrication experience preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license necessary with a good driving record; CDL preferred.

This is a FT Seasonal Position.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Flex Plan
• Wellness Program

If you need help accessing this page, please contact:
Phone: [phone] Ext. 228
Email: [e-mail]
All applications must be answered in English.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.