Asphalt Plant Loader Operator

Hubbard•Orlando, FL

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence. Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond. The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private-partnerships and design-build finance. Hubbard Construction's parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites, in 17 countries around the world. General Description. A Front End Loader is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Loader. This position operates loaders equipped with front mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop which is used to transport aggregate or other materials, feed hopers or chutes, and/or stick pile aggregates.

Requirements

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Front End Loader Operator.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
One (1) to Three (3) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on roads, highways, and bridges.
Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).

Responsibilities

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, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and/or stockpile aggregates.
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 routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning
Operate the equipment over rocky or uneven land safely. Drive smoothly under harsh weather conditions.
Other duties as assigned.