Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader Operator (College Park Plant)

Baldwin Paving•Union City, GA

3d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator – Loader for its College Park, Georgia asphalt plant. The role’s primary function is to operate a front-end loader safely and efficiently to move and load materials for asphalt production and aggregate operations in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. The position reports to the Plant Manager. Although College Park is the designated home plant, employees may be assigned to other company asphalt plants in the Greater Atlanta area as operational needs require. Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to assigned work locations are required. The position requires prior experience operating heavy equipment in settings such as construction sites, quarries, asphalt plants, or aggregate yards; warehouse forklift experience alone does not meet the minimum qualifications. A high school diploma or equivalent is desired but not required. The role involves working outdoors around moving equipment and mechanical parts, with exposure to loud noise, dust, fumes, and weather extremes. Physical demands include occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds, using manual dexterity and strength to operate controls and handle tools or materials, and standing, bending, kneeling, or sitting for extended periods. This is a full-time position. Typical workdays are Monday through Friday, with hours listed as 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; schedules may include day or night shifts, long hours, and weekend work as business needs require. Some weekend hours may also be available. Compensation is $18–$22 per hour depending on experience, with a bonus opportunity. Benefits are offered after an applicable waiting period.

Requirements

Prior experience operating heavy equipment in a construction site, quarry, asphalt plant, or aggregate yard environment; warehouse forklift experience alone does not qualify.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to assigned work locations when needed.
Ability to follow directions and work effectively in a team environment.
Willingness to work nights and weekends when necessary, and to accommodate flexible scheduling and long hours as business needs require.
Professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
Adherence to safety requirements and procedures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, which may include gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, respiratory protection, safety glasses, and hard-toe safety shoes.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity and strength to operate controls, tools, and other items used for adjustments or minor maintenance.
Ability to use hands, arms, back, and shoulders to handle, install, position, and move items and other objects.
Ability to stand, bend, kneel, or sit for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate a front-end loader to move aggregate, sand, recycled asphalt, and other materials within the plant yard or job site.
Work safely around haul trucks, stockpiles, moving equipment, and uneven terrain.
Conduct pre-operation inspections, report mechanical issues, and follow safety protocols and site procedures.
Inspect and perform basic loader maintenance to support safe and efficient operation.
Detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly.
Assist with plant operations as needed, including material handling and cleanup.
Communicate with plant personnel to coordinate material flow and maintain production schedules.
Follow directions and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
Report to assigned work locations on time, in proper attire, and ready to begin work.