Job Summary
The Aggregate Loader Operator accurately loads customer trucks using a front-end loader, load dump trucks and wash plant bins/hoppers. The Loader Operator is expected to perform other tasks required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain/repair fixed and mobile equipment.
Benefits
At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation
$35.70-$42.00 per hour/DOE
Responsibilities
-Performs safety/quality/mechanical inspections of the plant and mobile equipment
-Addresses any housekeeping issues within the work area
-Operates loaders, excavators, haul trucks, skid steers and bull dozers
-Performs plant maintenance
-Understands the process flow of the plant and is diligent in producing a quality product
-Accurately completes and maintains reports and compliance records (maintenance, environmental, safety & production)
-Successfully completes and maintains Method 9 Emissions certification
Education
High school diploma/GED
Requirements/Qualifications
-Physical requirements: stand, walk, climb, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive and lift up to 100 pounds
-Able to work in wet and dry conditions as well as extreme heat or cold
-Good verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to work required overtime
-Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
-Experience as a heavy equipment operator
-Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of crushers, wash plants, conveyors, material washers, and various other types of fixed and mobile equipment used in the aggregate industry
-Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in the production process, and related aspects of materials storage, handling and distribution of aggregates
-Understands MSHA rules and regulations
-Current MSHA training certification preferred
-Experience welding and cutting preferred
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.
