Traveling Loader Operator

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS); Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a dependable Loader Operator to support two concrete plant locations—the MCI Airport plant in Kansas City, MO and the Lawrence plant in Lawrence, KS. The role involves operating a front-end loader to move, stockpile, and load aggregates while backing daily concrete production.

Travel between sites is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and communication with plant personnel and drivers to keep operations efficient.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two+ years of heavy equipment operation experience, construction setting preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Strong communication and analytical skills across audiences.
• Safety-conscious and willing to travel between plants.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end loader in a concrete plant.
• Maintain stockpiles and load material into bins and trucks.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Report maintenance needs promptly.
• Support plant operations, housekeeping, and material management.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel and truck drivers.
• Work at both MCI Airport and Lawrence plants.

Skills

Safety focus

Communication

Reading construction plans

Analytical skills

Heavy equipment experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in heavy equipment operation

Job description

Emery Sapp & Sons is seeking a dependable and safety-focused Loader Operator to support operations at two concrete plant locations: the MCI Airport Concrete Plant in Kansas City, MO and the Lawrence Concrete Plant in Lawrence, KS. This position is responsible for operating a front-end loader to move, stockpile, and load aggregate materials while supporting daily concrete production.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating heavy equipment, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to travel between the MCI Airport and Lawrence plant locations as operational needs require.

Location & Travel

• Primary work locations are: MCI Airport Concrete Plant (Kansas City, MO) Lawrence Concrete Plant (Lawrence, KS)
• This position regularly works between both plant locations.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end loader in a concrete plant environment.
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and load material into bins, hoppers, and trucks.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections.
• Report maintenance and repair needs promptly.
• Assist with plant operations, housekeeping, and material management.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with plant personnel and truck drivers.
• Support production needs at both the MCI Airport and Lawrence concrete plants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training in heavy equipment operation preferred
• 2+ years of experience operating heavy equipment, with experience in a construction setting 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/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)