Loader Operator (Dickerson & Bowen)

Granite Construction; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickerson & Bowen, a paving and aggregates provider in central and southern Mississippi since 1947, seeks a front-end loader operator. You will operate a loader, feed conveyors, load trucks, and move bulk material between storage and processing areas.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, proper certification, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds; safety-focused with willingness to work dusty environments.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate loader to lift and transport bulk materials.
• Load trucks and feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, fueling, and cleaning.

Skills

Safety habits

Dusty environment

Follow instructions

Distance judgement

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947 D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint.

General Summary

Operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks:

Essential Job Accountabilities

Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material. Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Certification

Proper certification required

Work Experience

Appropriate training and experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Practice good safety habits


• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings


• Follow instructions and meet set standards


• Judge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physical Requirements

• Stoop, bend, and crouch


• Use hands, arms, and legs fully


• See well (either naturally or with correction)


• Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Company Commitment

We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Granite Construction

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery.

At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values.

In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.