Loader Operator

Operator (Loader) Craft: Dirt, Grade, Pipe, Concrete Reports to: Foreman Exempt Status: Non-exempt (hourly) Position Objective/Description: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy construction loader equipment, to include front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop, feed-hoppers or chutes, and/or stock-pile aggregates. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transport aggregate, rock, dirt or other materials in a safe and precise manner Maneuver loader and other heavy equipment safely on public or private roadways Loading, delivery, and dumping of materials in a safe and timely manner Move lever to raise and tilt bucket when filled, or to dump material Maintain cleanliness and good condition of trucks Perform daily inspections and safety checks on equipment; reports defects and repairs Perform minor maintenance to include cleaning, lubricating and refilling equipment Check fluid levels, maintain tires pressures and change implements or attachments Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Work closely with ground crew to achieve project objectives Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of heavy equipment used in excavation, backfilling, and loading operations, their capacities and physical limitations, and issues involved in ground disturbance Safe driving abilities and strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures Able to listen, follow directions, and have a willingness to continue to enhance skills Effective communications with jobsite supervisor and co-workers General knowledge of road construction processes. Demonstrate a safety first attitude. Strict adherence to safety requirements. Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public Ability to work nights and weekends when necessary Must have reliable transportation, and ability to travel to assigned worksites Physical Demands: Constant physical effort, including extended sitting for at least 8 hour shift Intermittent walking and standing on a construction site. Climb intermittently Regularly twist, bend, stoop, kneel and crouch to perform duties Regularly reach above shoulder level Must be physically able to repetitively lift, push, pull and/or carry at least 50 pounds occasionally, and sometimes heavier weight. Agility, balance, and manual dexterity, as well as arm-hand steadiness Able to hear and respond to oral instructions in a noisy environment. Regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach and grasp with hands and arms. Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination. Good vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus Education / Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED) One (1) year experience working as loader operator; other heavy equipment operator. Active Driver's license Work Environment: Regularly works in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity. Frequently works near heavy equipment and moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances found on construction site such as oil, grease, gasoline, concrete and diesel fuel. Periodically exposed to fumes, lubricants, airborne particles and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Notes: This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time to meet business needs. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship. Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.