REEVES | Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Piedmont, SC

About the role

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary, is seeking an experienced Loader Operator (night shift) for the Reeves - Lakeside Asphalt Plant.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain loaders.
• Responsible for the efficient working conditions of the loaders.
• This includes: performing routine maintenance including minor servicing, maintenance, and cleaning of the loader.
• Alerting the serviceman of any significant problems.
• Maintain hopper levels to achieve maximum production.
• Maintain stockpiles and pit floor.
• Load trucks.
• Assist with maintenance around the asphalt plant.
• Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
• Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
• Keep records of material or equipment usage or problems encountered.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Heavy equipment experience.
• Must be able to work nights.
• Must demonstrate the ability to operate the loader, excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must understand proper stockpile management methods.
• Must be able to utilize proper methods to blend material while feeding.
• Effective communication with other operators, truck drivers, and the general public is critical.
• Must have the ability to operate and maintain Loader with little or no supervision.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level.
• In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job.
• This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• This job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include, but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

Additional Information

• This Organization Participates in E-Verify
• Drug-Free Workplace
• Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer.