Loader Operator (Memphis Stone & Gravel)

Granite Construction; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehman-Roberts Company, a Granite Company, seeks an operator for front-end loader tasks supporting asphalt production and aggregate operations in the Mid-South. The role involves operating rubber-tired loaders, feeding conveyors, and loading trucks with bulk material while maintaining safety standards.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, and must meet certification and physical requirements; safety, dust exposure, and manual dexterity are essential to daily duties.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Physically, workers must be able to stoop, bend, and crouch; lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Start engine, shift gears, and operate loader to move bulk materials.
• Load materials, feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and dump material at job sites.
• Perform routine maintenance such as lubrication, fueling, and cleaning.
• Work safely and efficiently to support asphalt production and construction projects.

Skills

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Distance judgment

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

LEHMAN-ROBERTS COMPANY - A PROUD TRADITION SINCE 1939Lehman-Roberts, a Granite Company, has been a part of the fabric of Memphis for more than 85 years. We are dedicated to the manufacturing and placement of quality hot mix asphalt along with surface mining of aggregates from our sister company Memphis Stone & Gravel. Anchoring our company's efforts are the core values of stewardship, humility, continuous improvement, and relationships. With manufacturing facilities located throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi, we specialize in asphalt production and construction projects ranging from commercial projects to miles of interstate highway paving throughout the Mid-South.General SummaryOperates 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 AccountabilitiesStarts 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.EducationHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experienceCertificationProper certification requiredWork ExperienceAppropriate training and experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorkers should be able to:Practice good safety habitsWork in dusty or dirty surroundingsFollow instructions and meet set standardsJudge distances and slopes accurately; and make decisions based on verifiable standards.Physically, workers must be able to:Stoop, bend, and crouchUse hands, arms, and legs fullySee well (either naturally or with correction)Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.What can Lehman-Roberts Co do for you?Working at Lehman-Roberts means being part of our community to build a future while respecting our core values...Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a company that will give you the experience needed to build your career?Would you like to learn and work with some of the best experts in the field?Do you feel a sense of pride knowing a project is built well with safety in mind? We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! Our benefits include:Paid Vacations/ HolidaysMedical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life Insurance401K w/ Company Match and Profit SharingFlexible Spending AccountAdditional Voluntary Life Insurance and DisabilityThe 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 the Lehman-Roberts Company and/or the Memphis Stone & Gravel 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.It is the policy of Lehman-Roberts 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.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.