Loader/Yard Operator
Columbus, Texas•Full-time
About the Job
Loader/Yard Operator.
Position Summary:
The loader operator reports to the batch plant operator and will be in the role of production teamwork. Primary responsibilities are- to safely load materials for concrete batching, maintain stockpile areas, and general housekeeping of the plant and yard area.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Operate the loader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment.
- Understand and follow directions from supervisors for required work.
- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of the loader.
- Operate other heavy equipment and other construction-related duties as required.
- Familiar with concrete batch plant operations and performing maintenance of the batch plant.
- Perform regular shovel work and general office, shop & yard cleanup.
- Assist in plant repairs.
Qualifications/Minimum Requirements:
- High school Diploma or Equivalent Preferred.
- Must possess a valid Texas-issued driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a drug test.
- Must be able to communicate in English.
- Must be willing to report to other plants as needed.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands:
- Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
- Available to work a flexible schedule based on production needs.
- Has a consistent safety culture.
- Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, high noise levels, and working outdoors.
- Required to wear protective equipment while on the job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate with employees/customers as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment.
- Employees must be able to perform all job functions which include but may not be limited to pushing turning and or pulling controls.
- Employees must be willing to work on other tasks as assigned or needed.
- Employees must be able to climb ladders and work at heights up to 80 feet.
- The employee must be able to lift a 100-pound sack 4 ½ feet high.
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay.
- Medical Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Profit-Sharing.
- Paid Holidays.
- Paid Time Off.