Loader Operator

Blythe Construction Inc; Saluda (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Parental Leave

Long Term Disability

401(k) with Employer Match

Stock Purchase Opportunities

Gym/Fitness Incentives

Job summary

Blythe Construction Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator with proven heavy equipment experience for work on roads, highways, and bridges in the Saluda, NC area. The role requires operating multiple machines, maintaining safe operations, and coordinating with supervisors and crew.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years of related work experience. The position entails outdoor work in varied weather, with exposure to noise, grease, and dust typical of construction

Qualifications

• Requires demonstrable experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate with supervisors and crew.
• Three (3) years or more of industry-related experience required, emphasis on roads/highways/bridges.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment for safe day-to-day operation and maintenance needs.
• Operates heavy equipment (dozers, scrapers, loaders, excavators, tractors) to excavate, move and grade earth.
• Interacts with laborers/crew to align and adjust equipment for grading specifications.
• Turns valves to control air and water output of compressors and pumps.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Team Communication

Safety Compliance

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma / GED

GED Preferred

Job description

• 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 & VisionInsurance
• 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
• 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.

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