Yard Loader Operator

Oldcastle Inc.; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Yard Loader Operator to join their team. In this role, you will operate a front-end loader to transport materials, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers a chance to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact operations. If you're looking for a rewarding challenge with opportunities for growth and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience operating front end loaders is essential.
• Must adhere to safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loader to transport materials efficiently.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and maintain equipment.

Skills

Front End Loader Operation

Safety Compliance

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Overview

The Yard Loader Operator is responsible for the operation of a front-end loader to efficiently transport materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Adhere to and follow all safety rules and regulations of MSHA/OSHA/DOT and Pennsy Supply, Inc.
• Conduct daily safety assignments (area inspections, pre-shifts, JSA’s, TRACK, etc.).
• Perform pre-shift and workplace inspections to ensure safe working conditions. Operate various hand and foot controls to govern direction, speed, and movements of the front-end loader to transfer material to bins and hoppers and to load stone products into trucks.
• Transport accumulated materials from the plant to waste stockpiles.
• Load commercial trucks using loader scale for accuracy of controlled weights.
• Clean roadways and stockpile areas.
• Rough grade areas for use of mobile equipment.
• Push, lift, and transport miscellaneous materials and supplies as directed.
• Occasionally tow trucks out of muddy areas; clean ditches.
• Inspect and lubricate equipment, make minor repairs such as tightening nuts, adjusting bucket stops, etc., and report need for non-routine repairs to supervisor.
• Determine need for fuel, coolants, and lubricants and replenish as needed.
• Blend and mix segregated material to ensure quality of product.
• Inspect stockpiles and remove contaminating material or report to Supervisor for future removal.
• Refuse to load any known contaminated or condemned material on trucks for customer use unless directed otherwise.
• Follow all quality standard operating procedures.
• Maintain safe berm on stockpiles and roadways for truck traffic.
• Prepare stockpiled aggregates by breaking lumps and re-stockpiling for loading into trucks.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Attend meetings as required or directed.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must submit to a drug screen and criminal background check.
• Able to work various times during day, night, or weekend hours.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must have experience operating front end loaders.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pennsy Supply, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Date: Apr 30, 2025

Nearest Major Market: Scranton
Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre
Job Segment: Front End, Supply, Warehouse, Equipment Operator, Technology, Operations, Manufacturing