Loader Operator

The Kearney Companies, Inc.; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kearney Companies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Loader Operator to join our construction crew. In this role, you will operate a front end loader, ensuring quality project completion while adhering to safety and maintenance protocols. Candidates must possess at least 3 years of loader experience and be able to handle various physical job demands in outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ direct experience in loader operation.
• Knowledge of loader operation and maintenance required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loader and interact with crew.
• Backfill excavations and move materials around site.
• Inspect machinery and ensure clean operation.

Skills

Loader Operation

Maintenance Knowledge

Teamwork

Manual Labor Ability

Job description

Description

The Loader Operator is responsible for working with other members of the construction crew to successfully complete projects within specifications and in a quality manner to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Operates front end loader
• Interacts with crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of equipment to complete conformation of grade specifications for the construction project.
• Shape and finish shoulders and slopes.
• Backfilling excavations
• Breaking concrete and asphalt
• Move materials around construction site.
• Loading and unloading materials off trucks.
• Observe hand signals, grade stakes, or other markings when operating machines so that work can be performed to specifications.
• Responsible for cleanliness and greasing of the machine.
• Inspects equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for maintenance needs.
• Lubricates, fuels, and maintains other fluids on machinery.
• Ability to understand the limitations of the machine.
• Working knowledge of operating a front-end loader on a pipe crew, dirt or road crew.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ of direct experience in operating loader.
• Must be able to perform manual labor in all types of environments and conditions.
• Must pass a drug test
• Must pass a field test
• Must have reliable transportation to get to different job sites.
• Knowledge of loader operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Expectations:

• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds and ability to lift, carry, bend, crawl, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, and crouch and able to stand for long period of time
• Must be able to work outdoors and withstand different weather elements.

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