Loader Operator

About the role

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters. At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Responsibilities

• Operates one or more types of heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, pavers, dozers, tractor pans and graders to perform tasks including paving, excavating, laying pipe, moving and grading dirt.
• Responsible for safe operation of machines, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment.
• Performs equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing and oiling machines.
• Adjusts hand levers and depresses pedals to operate equipment and control attachments such as blades, buckets, and swing booms.
• Discusses plans for the day's work with field manager, reviews blueprints if necessary and determines best method of getting assigned work done safely, accurately, and on time.
• Makes judgments regarding the most efficient operations of equipment and attachments.
• Ensures compliance with Allan Myers policies including equipment repair/maintenance procedures and operator safety standards, including “Home Safe Tonight” and related policies.

Benefits

• Competitive industry-leading benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Vacation
• Paid holidays
• Annual performance bonus program
• 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of equipment operating experience required
• Valid driver’s license required
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) a plus
• Related work experience required

Pay

Hourly range: $24.00 - $27.00, based on experience.