Loader Operator/Laborer

Dolese Bros Co; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolese Bros Co is seeking a maintenance-focused team member to support the batch plant. Responsibilities include operating a front-end loader, bobcat, and backhoe, assisting with daily startup/shutdown, and performing routine plant inspections.

The role requires physical work, safety awareness, and flexibility to work overtime or at other locations as needed. This position is based at our Stillwater, OK site.

Qualifications

• Experience operating front-end loader, backhoe and bobcat.
• Ability to perform heavy labor and manual tasks safely.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader, bobcat, and backhoe as needed.
• Assist with batch plant startup and shutdown daily.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of the plant.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area and assist drivers.
• Obtain supplies/parts for plant or drivers, and perform lawn duties.

Skills

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Bobcat

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Overtime availability

Job description

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma’s most respected employee‑owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

Dolese Delivers:

• Stable Foundation
• Treat with Respect
• Safe Environments
• Employee Focus

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for preventative maintenance, repairs, general cleanup, assisting drivers with additional products and overall appearance of the batch plant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for operating front end loader, bobcat, and backhoe when needed.


• Responsible for assisting with batch plant startup and shut down at the start and end of the day


• Perform routine maintenance to assure batch plant runs efficiently


• Perform and document all required plant inspections


• Perform and document weekly bag house checks and maintenance


• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion


• Assist drivers as needed


• Responsible for getting supplies/parts for plant or drivers


• Perform lawn maintenance when necessary


• Regular, reliable attendance at the worksite or assigned work location


• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/education/Skill

• Ability to operator a front-end loader, backhoe, and bobcat when needed


• Excellent verbal, written and comprehension communication skills.


• Ability to do heavy labor


• Ability to work overtime, nights and weekends as required.


• Ability to work at other locations as needed.


• Good safety and driving records.


• Ability to work near, around or on light or heavy equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift objects repeatedly of various dimensions and up to 100lbs. of weight


• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders


• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects


• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions


• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat and tolerate prolonged standing / walking / sitting


• Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides ‘reasonable accommodations’ to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.