Nighttime Loader Operator

Arcosa Careers • Bridgewater, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Arcosa Aggregates East Region is hiring a nighttime recycling loader operator at its quarry in Bound Brook, New Jersey. The role supports a positive safety culture in an aggregate environment regulated by MSHA standards. The operator runs mobile equipment to move material from the mine pit to stockpiles, the plant, or a hopper, and uses a front-end loader to load customer trucks and maintain stockpiles. The position also includes inspections, communication with supervisors and customers, ground work, maintenance assistance, and winter maintenance of the asphalt plant. Employees may be assigned other duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Positive, team-based attitude.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, and climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• Ability to work in varied outdoor conditions, including cold, hot, dry, dusty, and rainy weather.
• Ability to stand, squat, kneel, and lift up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience working on heavy mobile equipment in a mining environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition.
• Follow industry safety rules, procedures, and applicable government regulations.
• Operate at least two types of mobile equipment, such as a haul truck, farm tractor, water truck, rubber-tire backhoe, or front loader.
• Operate equipment in the quarry and haul material from the mine pit to stockpiles, the plant, or a hopper.
• Conduct pre-shift walk-around safety inspections and workplace inspections, including checking the loader's maintenance and cleanliness.
• Identify and report safety problems, concerns, unsafe conditions, near misses, and opportunities to improve safety to a supervisor.
• Communicate with loading and unloading areas, haul materials safely to designated locations, maintain a safe speed, and follow plant traffic controls.
• Operate a front-end loader to load customer trucks accurately and efficiently and maintain stockpiles as needed, day or night.
• Maintain effective communication with supervisors and customers served.
• Work as a ground person and assist with maintenance when not operating the front-end loader.
• Perform winter maintenance of the asphalt plant during the winter season.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 11 paid company holidays.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee discount programs.
• Professional training and development programs.
• Career advancement opportunities, with promotion from within encouraged.

What This Job Offers

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