Loader Operator

Upstone Materials, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence. Learn more about us at www.upstonematerials.com.

Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.

Compensation

$22.60 - $27.06 Per Hour Job Summary

The Loader Operator operates a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to left and transport aggregates. Main Responsibilities

Safety

Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls

Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions

Participating in safety incident investigation and following through on any corrective actions

Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc.

Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks assigned

Operates plant and performs maintenance in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all applicable policies

Quality

Ensuring aggregate loaded into the haul truck are the correct size for the crushing plant or cold feed bin prior to dumping

Identifying contamination in aggregate prior to dumping in cold feed bin

Being mindful not to overfill cold feed bins

Monitoring shot rock for conformity, identifying unsound materials such as marble/shale

Uniformly working the muck pile horizontally across the face to blend

Functional Technical Skills

Performing pre-shift and post-shift inspections of loader

Identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions to the supervisor so they can be addressed in a timely manner for proper repair

Operating the loader safely and efficiently

Monitoring equipment gauges

Performing routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning

Teamwork And Communication

Communicates with the haul truck driver or asphalt plant operator constantly to maintain a safe and productive work environment Education And Minimum Experience

Minimum high school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license.

1 or more years as a heavy equipment operator

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Ability to sit for hours at a time

Ability to lift up to 30lbs

Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, and climb ladders

Core Competencies

Ability to read and understand operations and maintenance manuals

Ability to be adaptable to various working sites and conditions

Ability to work on assigned task with minimal supervision

Proven ability to work with others as a team

Responsible, reliable and dependable

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