Loader Operator Pipe Crew, Lakeland FL

CRISDEL GROUP, INC.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Crisdel Group, Inc. is hiring a Loader Operator to join the Ocala team in Florida. The Loader Operator will drive and maneuver heavy front-end loader equipment to transport materials, coordinate with crew, and maintain safety on site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of industry experience, can understand work directions, and possesses a valid US driver’s license. The role may require overtime and outdoor work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years' industry experience, with emphasis on roads, highways and bridges.
• Ability to operate a loader.
• Valid US driver's license with clean record.
• Pre-employment drug screen, driving record check, and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic equipment inspections to ensure proper function.
• Report malfunctions to supervisors promptly.
• Drive and maneuver loader and related equipment.
• Coordinate with crew via hand or audio signals.
• Maintain safety standards on site.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Work outdoors in various weather and dusty conditions.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Wear and use Personal Protective Equipment.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Crisdel Group, Inc. is seeking a Loader Operator to join our expanding Ocala Team. Construction equipment operators drive, maneuver, or control the heavy machinery used to construct roads, bridges, buildings, and other structures. A loader operator uses the front end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or dumps and spreads material on site.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Since 1968, Crisdel Group, Inc. has provided high quality civil construction services for some of the nation's largest and most complex commercial and public-sector projects. A family-owned company, Crisdel is an industry leading paving, site preparation and infrastructure contractor serving markets in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Florida.

Operational since 2016, the Florida office is staffed and managed by Tampa Bay natives with over 100 years of local construction experience. With a staff of experienced and dedicated employees, Crisdel is committed to delivering a consistent customer experience by upholding the highest standards of quality, providing superior customer service, and maintaining a safe work environment for our employees.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Work safely while adhering to Crisdel's Safety Program & Guidelines as well as adhering to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the guidelines set forth in Crisdel's Employment Handbook.
• Work with pride, integrity and honor in an ethical manner which promotes Crisdel in a superior manner.
• Maintain a positive working relationship between co-workers and employees of subcontractors, vendors, inspectors and agency individuals working on a Crisdel job site.
• Work in a productive and efficient manner while maintaining the highest level of quality work.
• Be self-motivated and ambitious.
• Be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Report to work on time, take meal breaks only during the allocated time periods and report back to work until the end of the designated shift.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform a basic equipment inspection to ensure that the functions properly
• Report malfunctions to supervisors
• Drive and maneuver equipment
• Coordinate actions with crew members in response to hand or audio signals
• Ensure that safety standards are met
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat andhumidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• 3-5 years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate the loader.
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Valid driver's license issued within the United States clear of multiple and/or major violations.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, vehicle records check, and criminal background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.