Loader Operator Springdale, AR, Springdale, AR Heavy Equipment Operator

ESS Companies; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. in Springdale, AR is seeking an experienced Loader Operator to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will operate loaders on underground utility projects, site development, and earthwork, ensuring safety and productivity while supporting excavation and grading activities.

You will coordinate with utility crews, foremen, and laborers, perform daily inspections, read plans, and maintain organized work areas in compliance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, with loaders on civil construction projects.
• Experience around underground wet utilities (water, sewer, drainage) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders and other heavy equipment safely on construction projects.
• Load, transport, stockpile, and distribute materials (soil, aggregate, rock, sand).
• Support underground utility crews on water, sewer, drainage installations.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, and site prep.
• Maintain grades and material placement per specs.
• Coordinate with foremen, operators, and laborers to stay on schedule.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report issues.
• Follow all safety policies and utility excavation requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Loader operation

Communication skills

Plan reading

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheel loaders

Civil construction equipment

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Loader Operator to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will have experience working on underground utility projects, site development, and earthwork operations, with the ability to safely and efficiently operate loaders in support of excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and material handling activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining project productivity, safety, and quality while working closely with utility crews, operators, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate wheel loaders and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently on construction projects.
• Load, transport, stockpile, and distribute materials including soil, aggregate, rock, sand, and pipe bedding material.
• Support underground utility crews involved in water, sewer, storm sewer, and drainage installations.
• Assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation activities.
• Maintain proper grades and material placement in accordance with project specifications.
• Work closely with foremen, operators, and laborers to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and utility excavation requirements.
• Assist with general earthwork and site development operations as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, with significant experience operating loaders on civil construction projects.
• Experience working around underground wet utilities, including water, sewer, storm sewer, or drainage systems preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

About Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!