Loader Operator

Amrize • Greeley, CO

7d • Onsite

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 to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas. This role will function as a Plant Feeder Operator and may include maintenance and housekeeping of the feeder and plant area as needed.

Requirements

• 12 months of loader operator experience with 980M/982M loaders
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills
• Proven safety record
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• High school diploma or GED
• Must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including respirators.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience in or around heavy equipment, construction, or paving.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Operates loader by starting the engine, shifting gears, pressing pedals, and turning the steering wheel.
• Moves levers to lower and tilt the bucket, driving the front-end loader forward to force the bucket into bulk material.
• Moves levers to raise and tilt the bucket when filled, drives the vehicle to the work site, and moves levers to dump material.
• Performs assignments outlined by supervisors, following standard procedures.
• Performs routine maintenance on the loader, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Maintains effective communication with supervisors and customers.
• Performs Pre-Shift Inspections of the batch plant to ensure a smooth start-up.
• Inspects gates, drive belts, conveyor belts, and trough and return rollers daily to ensure proper functionality.
• Responsible for batch plant clean up and properly storing and securing all tools and equipment after use.
• Performs daily inspection of the Water/Boiler System and air systems, following proper start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of the site weekly by vacuuming the batch plant office floor, emptying trash cans, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Ensures all areas of the plant are greased and equipped to accept grease on a weekly basis.
• Inspects all bearings on the batch plant.
• Inspects the Dust Collector monthly to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
• Checks oil in all gear boxes and checks all drive belts associated with the gear box on a quarterly basis.
• Partakes in annual oil changes and updates all drive belts associated with the gear box.
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Promotes a culture of safety and exhibits safety behaviors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day

What This Job Offers

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