Loader Operator (Dickerson & Bowen)

Granite Construction • Brookhaven, MS

9d

About The Position

The Loader Operator operates a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with a front-mounted, hydraulically powered bucket or scoop. The operator lifts and transports bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, feeds conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and loads trucks. The position also includes routine maintenance of the loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Appropriate training and experience required.
• Practice good safety habits.
• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards.
• Judge distances and slopes accurately and make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Be able to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Be able to use hands, arms, and legs fully.
• Have adequate vision, naturally or with correction.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate the loader by starting the engine, shifting gears, pressing pedals, and turning the steering wheel.
• Lower and tilt the bucket and drive the loader forward to collect bulk material.
• Raise and tilt the filled bucket, transport material to the work site, and dump it.
• Perform routine loader maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED