Killeen - Loader Operator

Job Duties:

The Loading Machine Operator will maintain and operate loading equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None. Duties/Responsibilities:
• Operates loading equipment and heavy machinery including wheeled loader, power shovels, stripping shovels, scraper loaders, and backhoes (second compactor).
• Effectively completes tasks such as back filling 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.

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.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years of related experience desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to complete physically demanding work.
• Able to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
• Able to kneel, crouch, or crawl in awkward spaces to repair equipment.