Loader Operator-Pipe Crew (Heavy Civil Construction)

Granite Construction • Orlando, FL

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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 loader is used to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and load trucks. The operator starts and controls the vehicle, uses the bucket to collect and discharge materials, and performs routine loader maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Proper certification 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; fully use hands, arms, and legs; and see well, naturally or with correction.
• 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, drive to the work site, and dump the material.
• Perform routine loader maintenance, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

What This Job Offers

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