Loader Operator (Pipe Crew) - St. Augustine, FL

Colas Canada; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Loader Operator to join their team in Saint Augustine, FL. This role requires a strong commitment to safety and the ability to operate heavy machinery effectively. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience, particularly with the L78 Volvo Wheel Loader, and a solid understanding of machinery mechanics and hydraulics. The company offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a culture of safety and professional development. If you are passionate about construction and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Life Insurance

Health Plan Options

401(k) with Company Match

Short Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience operating heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of safety and inspection protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and maintain loader equipment.
• Ensure safety of workers during pipelaying operations.
• Operate loader safely in job site situations.

Skills

Loader Operation

Machine Mechanics

Safety Procedures

Inspection Skills

Hydraulics Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

L78 Volvo Wheel Loader

Job description

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company’s founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an experienced Loader Operator for the pipe crew out of the St. Augustine, FL location. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
• Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
• Must keep equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
• Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of bucket.
• Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers in the trench during pipelaying operations.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the different soil types.
• Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience (running L78 Volvo Wheel Loader and/or similar size).
• Must provide own transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
• Driving License (preferred).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, or walk, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is usually required to sit for long periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or by audio device.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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