Loader Operator/ Concrete Plant Operator

Granite Excavation Inc; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Excavation Inc. in Idaho is hiring a loader and heavy equipment operator for our concrete plant. You will operate a front-end loader to feed the plant, load trucks, and manage stockpiles.

This full-time, outdoor role requires safety-focused work, routine inspections, and collaboration with dispatch and drivers to meet production schedules.

Weather and demand may require overtime; experience with concrete batching is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment.
• Concrete batch plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to feed the concrete plant and maintain aggregate stockpiles.
• Load aggregate trucks, retail customers’ trucks, and trailers.
• Set, break down, move, and stack Ecology Blocks daily.
• Operate a haul truck as needed.
• Operate a water truck as needed.
• Assist truck drivers with loading, positioning, and other tasks as needed.
• Conduct routine pre-operation inspections of loaders, trucks, and other assigned equipment.
• Report mechanical issues, equipment damage, and maintenance needs promptly.
• Operate and monitor the concrete batch plant to ensure efficient daily production.
• Feed the concrete plant with aggregate and other required materials.
• Assist with batching concrete according to established mix designs and production specifications.
• Monitor plant controls, scales, conveyors, and other equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Verify material quantities and batch measurements for accuracy.
• Monitor production levels and communicate equipment or batching issues to management.
• Maintain consistent production flow to meet customer orders and delivery schedules.
• Grease the loader and concrete plant according to the required maintenance schedule.
• Perform routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.
• Keep the plant, yard, stockpile areas, and loading zones clean and organized.
• Clean up spilled aggregate, concrete buildup, and other materials around the plant.
• Assist with plant startup, shutdown, and end-of-day cleanup procedures.
• Monitor aggregate stockpiles and notify management when materials need replenishing.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance as qualified.
• Follow all company safety policies and established operating procedures.
• Maintain safe working distances around trucks, loaders, conveyors, and plant equipment.
• Follow proper procedures for working around moving equipment and heavy machinery.
• Monitor material quality and report contamination or inconsistencies.
• Assist with moisture checks, material sampling, and other quality-control procedures as trained.
• Keep work areas clear of hazards and report unsafe conditions.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Communicate with dispatch, drivers, plant personnel, and management regarding production needs.
• Help coordinate truck loading and maintain an efficient flow of materials.
• Complete daily equipment inspection checklists, production logs, and maintenance records as required.
• Assist with general yard work and other plant duties as assigned.
• Work overtime or adjust hours as needed based on weather, workload, and customer demand.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Outdoor work

Mechanical aptitude

CDL preferred

Communication skills

Job description

Description

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Work hours may vary depending on weather conditions, production schedules, and job demand.

Job Responsibilities

Loader & Heavy Equipment Operation

Operate a front-end loader to feed the concrete plant and maintain aggregate stockpiles.

Load aggregate trucks, retail customers’ trucks, and trailers.

Set, break down, move, and stack Ecology Blocks daily.

Operate a haul truck as needed.

Operate a water truck as needed.

Assist truck drivers with loading, positioning, and other tasks as needed.

Conduct routine pre-operation inspections of loaders, trucks, and other assigned equipment.

Report mechanical issues, equipment damage, and maintenance needs promptly.

Plant Operations & Batching

Operate and monitor the concrete batch plant to ensure efficient daily production.

Feed the concrete plant with aggregate and other required materials.

Assist with batching concrete according to established mix designs and production specifications.

Monitor plant controls, scales, conveyors, and other equipment to ensure proper operation.

Verify material quantities and batch measurements for accuracy.

Monitor production levels and communicate equipment or batching issues to management.

Maintain consistent production flow to meet customer orders and delivery schedules.

Maintenance & Housekeeping

Grease the loader and concrete plant according to the required maintenance schedule.

Perform routine equipment checks and preventative maintenance.

Keep the plant, yard, stockpile areas, and loading zones clean and organized.

Clean up spilled aggregate, concrete buildup, and other materials around the plant.

Assist with plant startup, shutdown, and end-of-day cleanup procedures.

Monitor aggregate stockpiles and notify management when materials need replenishing.

Assist with basic troubleshooting and minor maintenance as qualified.

Safety & Quality Control

Follow all company safety policies and established operating procedures.

Maintain safe working distances around trucks, loaders, conveyors, and plant equipment.

Follow proper procedures for working around moving equipment and heavy machinery.

Monitor material quality and report contamination or inconsistencies.

Assist with moisture checks, material sampling, and other quality-control procedures as trained.

Keep work areas clear of hazards and report unsafe conditions.

Use required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Additional Responsibilities

Communicate with dispatch, drivers, plant personnel, and management regarding production needs.

Help coordinate truck loading and maintain an efficient flow of materials.

Complete daily equipment inspection checklists, production logs, and maintenance records as required.

Assist with general yard work and other plant duties as assigned.

Work overtime or adjust hours as needed based on weather, workload, and customer demand.

Requirements

Qualifications

Previous experience operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment preferred.

Concrete batch plant experience is a plus.

Ability to safely operate equipment and work in an outdoor industrial environment.

Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform routine maintenance.

Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work independently.

Dependable, safety-conscious, and willing to perform a variety of tasks.

Ability to lift, bend, climb, and perform physical work as required.

Valid driver's license preferred; any required commercial driver's license (CDL) must be held for applicable driving duties.

Work Environment

This position involves outdoor work in varying weather conditions, exposure to dust and noise, and operating heavy equipment in an active aggregate and concrete production yard.