Heavy Equipment Operator (Loader)

Granite Construction•Marana, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The Loader Operator is responsible for safely operating a loader and/or other types of heavy equipment to efficiently achieve and maintain production goals in an aggregate plant setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
Two (2) years of experience operating heavy mobile equipment in aggregate plants, required.
Experience working with construction aggregate material.
Basic mechanical skills, preferred.
Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to squat, crawl, and work in awkward positions/confined spaces.
Ability to obtain an MSHA Part 46 certificate as required for the job.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.
Physical dexterity, stamina, and excellent hand-eye coordination with ability to: grasp, assemble, and lift objects, stand, sit, and walk for extended periods over uneven surfaces, squat, bend, climb ladders onto equipment or other objects, and potentially lie down.
Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy items weighing up to 80 lbs. or more.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalency, preferred.
Basic mechanical skills, preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport aggregate or other material throughout the worksite, feed hoppers or chutes, and/or stockpile aggregates.
Load and unload customer’s trucks with aggregate or other materials.
Perform inspections of equipment, tools, machinery, and worksite.
Effectively communicate with internal/external customers as
Operate other heavy equipment including but not limited to dozers, skid steers, haul trucks, water trucks, forklifts.
Perform routine cleaning and maintenance of worksite.
Assist in performing routine and preventative maintenance on plants and equipment.
Shovel excess material away from conveyors and plants as needed.
Perform other duties as required.

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