Loader Operator

Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.; Stuart (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a forward-thinking company specializing in mulch manufacture and snow removal. This role is vital for the effective operation of heavy equipment, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of materials. You will operate wheel loaders and trucks, adhering to stringent safety standards while managing volumes of mulch and snow. If you are dependable, committed to safety, and enjoy working outdoors in various conditions, this position offers a great opportunity to contribute to our essential services and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum one year experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for mulch management and snow removal.
• Load trailers and plow parking lots while adhering to safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Wheel loader operation

Safety adherence

Snow removal

Mulch/soil manufacture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Wheel loader

Dump trailers

Forklifts

Job description

Position Summary: This position is a key part of our mulch manufacture/sales and snow removal team. This position focuses on the safe and effective operation of heavy equipment, such as wheel loaders, trucks, and forklifts, to transport and effectively manage volumes of mulch and snow.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load end dump trailers with mulch or snow to be removed from site.
• Use wheel loader to manipulate and transport mulch and snow.
• Plow large empty parking lots with wheel loader.
• Always adhere to stringent safety standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must have a minimum of one year’s experience operating a wheel loader or similar.
• Must have valid state issued driver's license.
• Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Willing to always observe safety and security procedures; use equipment and materials properly.
• Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependable and able to commit to long hours of work when necessary.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with snow removal and/or mulch/soil manufacture.
• Willing to work overtime and in all weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Conditions may vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than indicated here.