San Antonio - Loader Operator

SSP Industries • San Antonio, TX

298d

About The Position

The Loading Machine Operator will maintain and operate loading equipment. This position involves operating heavy machinery including wheeled loaders, power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes. The operator will effectively complete tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment. The role requires the operator to conduct routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs and to perform or request necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.

Requirements

• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and have good decision-making skills.
• Ability to have good time management to complete projects in an efficient manner.
• Knowledge of excavation, compaction, loading and unloading procedures and techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and read excavation plans.
• Ability to complete safety awareness training.
• Excellent mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations and laws pertaining to large vehicles.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Operates loading equipment and heavy machinery including wheeled loader, power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes.
• Effectively completes tasks such as backfilling excavations and breaking concrete or rock using appropriate equipment.
• Operate a wheel loader to load and unload materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a wheel loader to spread and level materials such as gravel, sand, asphalt.
• Assist with the loading, unloading, and movement of materials around the job site.
• Conducts routine inspections before operating equipment to identify needed maintenance or repairs.
• Performs or requests necessary repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Follow instructions from supervisor regarding material loading and transportation.
• Transports materials around job sites.
• Consults digging plans, machine specifications, and safety procedures for specific tasks.
• Ensures work is completed to specification by observing grade stakes, material levels, hand signals, and other markers.
• Ensure the wheel loader is kept clean and in good working condition.
• Assists ground crew when there is no equipment to operate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: High school or GED