Loader Operator

Colas USA; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Loader Operator for their Garland aggregate site. This seasonal role, starting between late February and April, focuses on the safe and efficient transportation of materials. The position requires promoting safety practices, operating heavy equipment, and performing maintenance tasks. With a commitment to employee development, this company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan with company match. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to contribute to a safety-first culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K plan with company match

Vacation Pay

Qualifications

• Ability to operate equipment efficiently and communicate effectively.
• Self-motivated with a quick learning ability and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and operate equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and report any safety hazards.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

IA Construction is one of the companies that operates within Barrett Industries Corporation, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates primarily in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. IA manufactures construction aggregates and asphalt in Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, and Western Maryland. In addition, IA is an industry leader in the northwest PA paving market. The mission of IA is to strengthen and grow by empowering our people, fostering innovation, and utilizing new technology. To learn more about IA Construction visit www.iaconstruction.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

IA Construction, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Job Summary

• Seeking a Loader Operator for efficient and safe transportation of various materials at our Garland aggregate site. This is a seasonal position which will begin sometime between late February and April. Our season varies dependent on weather and business needs but usually ends around mid-November.

Main Responsibilities

• Promote safe work practices and an excellent safety environment.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of all equipment.
• Complete daily inspections and maintenance checklist.
• Participate in pre-shift safety huddles.
• Perform routine maintenance and various equipment repairs as needed.
• Responsible for reporting incidents and accidents to supervisors.
• Report any potential safety hazards to the Plant Superintendent or Supervisors.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

• Ability to operate equipment efficiently.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and peers.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Ability to perform tasks as given from supervisors as well as work as part of a team.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in various outdoor weather conditions.
• Able to stand, walk, sit, enter and exit large equipment.
• Able to use arms, hands, and fingers.
• Able to lift and handle objects.

Company Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company paid life insurance and optional dependent life insurance at employee cost.
• Company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability at employee cost.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Annual 2% company contribution.
• Vacation Pay.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying,
• complete any part of the application process,
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying.