Loader Operator

Blythe Construction; Saluda (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Annual Stock Purchase Opportunities

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Blythe Construction is seeking a Loader Operator to inspect and operate heavy equipment for earthworks on construction sites. You will handle dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front loaders and back hoes to excavate, move and grade earth, ensuring conformance with grade specifications.

Strong communication with crew and adherence to safety signals are essential. We value candidates with 3+ years of related experience and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Experience as Loader Operator or similar role preferred.
• Must understand construction signals and radio/hand signals.
• At least 3 years of industry-related experience, roads/highways/bridges preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment for safe day-to-day operation and maintenance needs.
• Operate heavy equipment (dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front loaders, back hoes) to excavate, move and grade earth.
• Coordinate with laborers to align and adjust equipment for grading specifications.
• Turn valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.
• Adjust controls to operate machinery and attachments.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Key Duties

• Inspects equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
• Operates various heavy equipment, such as dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors, front loaders and back hoes, to excavate, move and grade earth.
• Interacts with construction general laborers and/or crew members who are facilitating alignment, movement, and adjustment of the equipment to complete conformation of grade specifications for the construction project.
• Turn valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.
• Adjusts control wheels, handles and depresses pedals to drive machinery and control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers and swing booms.

Qualification Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Must understand the different signals used to signal operators of construction machinery.
• Three (3) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
• Experience running a 950 size loader or larger with shot rock material in proximity to steep slopes, three (3) years or more preferred.
• Physical Demands. The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Loader Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Constant pushing/pulling is required when the employee operates hand controls. Initial force to pull open the cab door is influenced by the weather. Moderate wind yielded force pound recording of up to 50 lbs. of force to pull the cab door open/close.
• Minimal sedentary to light level of lifting is required occasionally, such as hand-held radios and other personal belongings into the truck cab.
• Sitting on a constant basis as the operators perform their duties. Seated positions in the cab can vary depending on the type of machinery they operate. Twisting of the upper back/thoracic area to view surrounding areas and other moving vehicles/equipment occurs on a constant basis.
• Alternate between standing and walking on an occasional basis to access the machinery/equipment.
• Safe negotiation of uneven terrain in various weather conditions is required.
• Frequent climbing is performed to enter/exit the equipment or machinery via ladder.
• Occasionally crawls to check equipment/machinery for safe day-to-day operation and for general maintenance needs.
• Forward torso bending is required to reach the hand controls of machinery or during inspection of the equipment.
• Squatting/Kneeling may be required during general inspection of machinery/equipment.

Work Environment.

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Loader Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near other heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.
• Working in steep slopes in mountain areas/rock quarries.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.