Loader Operator

About the Role

Our Company Does Work That Matters. Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. 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.

As a family-owned company, we attract the best workers in the industry because we treat every person as a family member. That means we practice care and concern for one another’s safety and well-being. 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

• Operate one or more types of heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, pavers, dozers, scrapers, pans, and graders to perform tasks including paving, excavating, laying pipe, moving and grading dirt.
• Ensure safe operation of machines, maintenance, and upkeep of equipment.
• Discuss plans for the day's work with the field manager, review blueprints if necessary, and determine the best method to complete assigned work safely, accurately, and on time.
• Adjust hand levers and depress pedals to operate equipment and control attachments such as blades, buckets, scrapers, and swing booms.
• Perform equipment maintenance duties such as cleaning, greasing, and oiling machines.
• Develop skills in operating equipment, including fine grading and cutting slopes, through experience.
• Prioritize safety for all persons working around the equipment.
• Ensure other workers stay clear of the machine while working in tight places and promote teamwork with other operators at the project site.
• Make judgments regarding the most efficient operations of equipment and attachments.
• Comply with Allan Myers policies, including equipment repair/maintenance procedures and Operator Safety Standards.
• Adhere to safety policies, including "Home Safe Tonight" and related guidelines.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Very good hand, foot, and eye coordination to safely operate equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment for extended periods and in awkward positions for cleaning and maintenance.
• Extensive and heavy physical activity and dexterity required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and time management skills.
• Specific types of vision required: close, color, peripheral.