LOADER OPERATOR

Branch Civil; Providence Forge (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil in Virginia is looking for a skilled Front-End Loader Operator to join their team. The operator will handle heavy machinery and ensure the safe and efficient operation of construction activities.

This full-time role demands 40+ hours weekly, with readiness for on-call hours due to job site conditions. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience operating front-end loaders and knowledge of OSHA regulations. Health benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of front-end loader operating experience.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and OSHA regulations.
• DOT experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader by shifting gears, levers, and controls.
• Service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Complete minor repairs and routine cleaning of equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

1 to 3 years of front-end loader operating experience

Working knowledge of OSHA regulations

DOT experience preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Branch Civil is searching for an experienced and safety-oriented Front-End Loader Operator to join our well-established, growing company. The Front-End Loader Operator operates straight or articulated rubber tired or crawler type machine equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket, scoop or other accessories used to grade, excavate, lift, transport or load materials.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates loader by shifting gears, levers and controls to direct movement and force bucket into materials
• May service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• May complete minor repairs
• Routine cleaning of equipment and work area
• May perform other related duties

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction techniques
• 1 to 3 years of front-end loader operating experience
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• DOT experience preferred, but not required

Competencies

• Dependability
• Following Policies and Procedures
• Productivity
• Communicating Effectively
• Accepting Direction

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

AAP/EEO Statement

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.