Front End Loader Operator

at  CW Matthews Contracting Co Inc

The Loader Operator moves, loads and handles materials within the asphalt plant area with the use of heavy equipment. The Loader Operator will use large earth-moving machines, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators and front-end loaders and/or other huge machinery to lift, haul, push, roll, load and move aggregate and aggregate related materials.
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Major Tasks and Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials in a safe manner.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
• Assist Plant Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.
• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
• Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Need to ensure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations.
• Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task.
• The desire to perform related work as required

• Operate heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials in a safe manner.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
• Assist Plant Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.
• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
• Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions