Loader Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Front End Loader Operator to join our asphalt and aggregate production team in Giddings, TX. The role requires operating a front-end loader, moving materials, and maintaining stockpiles with safety at the forefront.

The ideal candidate has heavy equipment experience, at least 2+ years in construction or industrial settings, and is willing to work overtime, weekends, and nights as production demands.

Qualifications

• Must have heavy equipment operating experience.
• 2+ years of related construction or industrial experience preferred.
• Loader experience strongly preferred.
• Experience around asphalt plants, aggregate operations, quarries, or similar environments is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic heavy equipment inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end wheel loader to move aggregate and raw materials.
• Load and supply aggregate materials into bins and hoppers.
• Move, build, and maintain organized material stockpiles.
• Load and relocate materials throughout the plant.
• Monitor materials for quality and report inconsistencies.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic maintenance.
• Fuel, clean, and inspect assigned equipment.
• Communicate with plant operators, truck drivers, and crew members.
• Assist with plant cleanup and housekeeping.
• Follow OSHA, MSHA, PPE, and site safety procedures.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Loader experience

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attendance

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Front End Loader Operator – Heavy Equipment

Pay: $20.00–$24.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 4:45 AM–4:00 PM
Overtime: Available/required based on production needs
Weekends & Nights: As needed based on production demands
Position: Full-Time

Location: Giddings, TX

We are seeking an experienced Front End Loader Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator to join a busy asphalt and aggregate production operation.

Previous heavy equipment experience is required. Candidates with construction, asphalt, aggregate, quarry, mining, road construction, or materials production experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate a front-end wheel loader to move aggregate and raw materials
• Load and supply aggregate materials into bins and hoppers
• Move, build, and maintain organized material stockpiles
• Load and relocate materials throughout the plant
• Monitor aggregate materials for quality and report inconsistencies
• Perform daily equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Fuel, clean, and inspect assigned equipment
• Monitor equipment for potential mechanical or safety concerns
• Communicate with plant operators, truck drivers, and other crew members
• Assist with general asphalt plant cleanup and housekeeping
• Support additional production and plant duties when neededFollow all OSHA, MSHA, PPE, and site safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Previous heavy equipment operating experience required
• 2+ years of related construction or industrial experience preferred
• Front-end loader or wheel loader experience strongly preferred
• Experience working around asphalt plants, aggregate operations, quarries, construction sites, mining operations, or similar industrial environments is a plus
• Knowledge of basic heavy equipment inspections and maintenance
• Ability to safely work around moving equipment, trucks, and machinery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Dependable attendance and ability to report to work early
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and occasional nights when production requires it
• Must be willing to travel or work away from home when required