Loader Operator
Amrize•Buckeye, AZ
•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 possible maintenance and housekeeping of the feeder and plant area when 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 / GED
- Must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to 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 preferred working in or around heavy equipment, construction, or paving
- Bilingual Spanish/English a plus
Responsibilities
- Operates loader by starting engine, shifting gears, pressing pedals, and turning steering wheel.
- Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket, drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material, and moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled.
- Drives vehicle to work site and moves levers to dump material.
- Performs assignments outlined by supervisors, following standard procedures.
- Performs routine maintenance on loader, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
- Maintains effective communication with supervisors and customers.
- Performs Pre-Shift Inspections: Inspects batch plant to ensure a smooth start-up.
- Inspects gates, drive belts, conveyor belts, and trough and return rollers daily to assure 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 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 quarterly.
- Partakes in annual oil change and updates all drive belts associated with the gear box.
- Demonstrates 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
