Loader Operator (Travel Required)

Bettis Companies•Topeka, KS

4d•$25 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Bettis Group of Companies, with a history dating back to 1979, has grown from a paving and maintenance operation to a comprehensive construction services provider. The group includes various entities specializing in asphalt, materials, trucking, fabrication, cranes, ready-mix, rail services, pavement grinding, and mechanical services. Bettis Companies prides itself on hiring top professionals committed to quality, service, safety, and family, and self-performs most tasks to maintain strict control. Their client base is steadily growing due to a focus on trust, performance, and reliability.

Requirements

Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment, to include record keeping of operations.
Must be able to operate construction equipment.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Over 18 years of age.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Reliable transportation.
Complete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physical.
High school education or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Moving, loading, and handling materials with heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and front-end loaders.
Operating heavy equipment to lift, haul, push, roll, load, and move aggregate-related material.
Ensuring safe operation of asphalt plant and safety of asphalt plant employees.
Operating heavy equipment such as trucks, screeds, rollers, pavers, paving finishing machines, paving curbing machines and front end loaders to apply asphalt products according to job specifications.
May operate trucks to transport equipment to and from production sites as required and assist in the maintenance of all equipment.
Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining equipment and machinery.
Reporting problems and malfunctioning equipment and/or machinery to supervisor and/or shop personnel.
May set up and tear down equipment.
Maintaining a clean job site; picking up all tools and equipment and securing job site each day.
Coordinating and working with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to complete job.
Using equipment and/or an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheelbarrow, etc.
Performing all other general laborer work as needed.

Benefits

Per Diem Benefits
Highly Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, Holidays
Employee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-Sharing
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness Program
Life Insurance, Disability, and Retirement Options
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on Safety
Stable Company with Strong Growth
A Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal Promotion