Loader Operator

CRH Plc.•Bradenton, FL

31d

About The Position

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety. The Loader Operator moves, loads and handles materials in the terminal area with the use of heavy equipment. The FLO will travel and work at different plants throughtout our SWFL locations as needed. The FLO will use large earth-moving machines, such as front-end wheel loaders, forklift and/or other huge machinery to lift, haul, push, roll, load and move aggregate and aggregate related materials. The most important duty of the FLO is to run the huge, expensive machines safely and capably.

Requirements

Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.
Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.
Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.
Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.
Completion of 8th grade, graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma preferred.
Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.
Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver's license.
Must be reliable, hard working and able to work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
Need to insure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations.
Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task.
Desire to perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

Ensure Health & Safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment
Operate backhoes, bulldozers, loaders and/or other heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials.
Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials into/out of railcars and/or other modes of transportation.
Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
Assist Yard Manager and/or Yard Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.
Be able to perform the following specific tasks:
Operate general construction equipment at the terminal when given training.
Required to lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete miscellaneous jobs according to instructions given.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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