We are seeking an experienced Loader Operator to join our construction team. The ideal candidate will have experience working on underground utility projects, site development, and earthwork operations, with the ability to safely and efficiently operate loaders in support of excavation, grading, trenching, backfilling, and material handling activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining project productivity, safety, and quality while working closely with utility crews, operators, and supervisors.
Responsibilities
Operate wheel loaders and other heavy equipment safely and efficiently on construction projects.
Load, transport, stockpile, and distribute materials including soil, aggregate, rock, sand, and pipe bedding material.
Support underground utility crews involved in water, sewer, storm sewer, and drainage installations.
Assist with excavation, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation activities.
Maintain proper grades and material placement in accordance with project specifications.
Work closely with foremen, operators, and laborers to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule.
Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues promptly.
Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and utility excavation requirements.
Assist with general earthwork and site development operations as needed.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
3+ years of heavy equipment operating experience, with significant experience operating loaders on civil construction projects.
Experience working around underground wet utilities, including water, sewer, storm sewer, or drainage systems preferred.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Numbers & Facts
Location
Springdale, Arkansas
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Planningunmatched
Construction Projectsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Earthmoving/Earthworksunmatched
Excavationunmatched
Government Contractsunmatched
Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Loadersunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Project Evaluationunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trend Analysisunmatched
Water Utilityunmatched
Wheel/Front-End Loaderunmatched
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