Loader Operator

About the role

The Loader Operator operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas.

Responsibilities

• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
• Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.
• Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material.
• Performs assignments outlined by supervisors and follows standard procedures in the performance of duties.
• Inspects loader periodically for safety and economy in operation.
• Maintains an effective system of communications with supervisors and customers serviced.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Participates in batch plant clean-up and properly stores and secures all tools and equipment after use.
• Daily inspects batch plant to ensure a smooth start up for the day.
• Inspects gates to assure proper functionality, all drive belts and conveyor belts, all trough and return rollers.
• Maintains cleanliness of site by vacuuming batch plant office floor, emptying all trash cans in office, and cleaning bathrooms in plant office.
• Maintains cleanliness of site by vacuuming batch plant office floor, emptying all trash cans in office, and cleaning bathrooms in plant office.
• Ensures on a weekly basis that all areas of the plant are greased and equipped to accept grease.
• Monthly inspects Dust Collector to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
• Quarterly checks oil in all gear boxes and checks all drive belts associated with the gear box.
• Annual oil change and updates all drive belts associated with the gear box.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promotes a culture of safety and exhibits these behaviors.

Requirements

• 12 months of loader operator experience with 980M/982M loaders.
• Prior work experience preferred working in or around heavy equipment, construction, or paving.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills.
• Proven safety record.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school/GED.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Adheres to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators.
• Clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.