Loader Operator

Worksourceheartofgeorgia; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Reeves Construction Company is seeking an experienced Loader Operator for their Savannah Asphalt Plant. The role requires operating and maintaining loaders, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of heavy equipment experience and possess excellent safety awareness and communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are included, such as paid holidays, health plan options, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of heavy equipment experience required.
• Ability to operate a loader with little or no supervision.
• Understanding proper stockpile management methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain loaders.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of the loader.
• Check fuel supplies at sites and maintain hopper levels.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Reeves Construction Company is looking for an experienced Loader Operator for the Reeves - Savannah Asphalt Plant. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain loaders.

Responsible for the efficient working conditions of the loaders. This includes: performing routine maintenance including minor servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of the loader.

Responsible for alerting the serviceman of any significant problems.

Maintain hopper levels to achieve maximum production.

Maintain stockpiles and pit floor.

Load trucks.

Assist with maintenance around the asphalt plant.

Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.

Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.

Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.

Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Heavy equipment experience.

Must demonstrate the ability to operate the loader, excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.

Must understand proper stockpile management methods.

Must be able to utilize proper methods to blend material while feeding.

Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the general public is critical.

Must have the ability to operate and maintain Loader with little or no supervision.

Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel.

Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.

Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.

Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.

Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day.

Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping.

Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.

Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.

Must be able to perform manual duties, such as placing paint drums on the vehicle.

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.