Loader Operator

Reports To: Field Supervisor or Crusher Operator

Summary: Operate loader to feed crushing, washing, or screening plant. Knowledge of material to provide most efficient mixture of material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following and are in no particular order. Other duties may be assigned at any time.

Pre and Post Trip Inspection of every piece of equipment he/she operates.

Operate equipment to ensure safe and proper loading as instructed.

Uses time efficiently.

Responsible for the condition and cleanliness of every piece of equipment they are operating. Responsible for greasing equipment as per maintenance requires.

Must be able to correctly identify material being loaded.

Ensure material is not cross contaminated when moving material in pit.

Maintains operator log according to regulations.

May be needed to help set up and tear down the plant at each new job site, including setting blocks, pulling cords, and any other duty as assigned.

Required to help change screens on plant when required. Physical requirements for this include bending, lifting over 50 pounds, crawling in tight spaces.

Required to help shovel out crusher cone or other equipment when needed. Physical requirements include shoveling heavy material.

If operator is a Class A/B holder, must be in DOT compliance at all times and maintain a clean driving record during employment with Gravel Products, Inc.

Operators may only use hands free phone while driving or operating any GPI equipment.

Follows all safety and security procedures in accordance with OSHA and MSHA regulations. Reports potentially unsafe conditions immediately; Uses equipment and materials properly; Understands and complies with all MSHA and company safety regulations.

Interpersonal Skills: Problem solver, listen to others with open mind, get along well with co-workers and supervisors. Maintains professionalism and is a good representative of Gravel Products, Inc when dealing with customers and members of the community.

Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and asks for clarification when instructions are unclear. Responds well to questions.

Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively. Completes detailed time card and load sheets in legible manner. Able to read and interpret written information.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required to sit, stand regularly, crawl in tight spaces often, carry/pull 50-80 pound parts into tight spaces occaisionally.

Frequent entering and exiting equipment, which includes climbing ladder into and out of loader.

Able to clean out material from loader bucket when required.

Able to lift 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, and move/lift 100 pounds at times.

Distance vision and depth perception.

Smoking is prohibited in any company vehicle in accordance with ND Century Code 23-12-09 and 23-12-10.

All employees will follow Gravel Products, Inc. policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

This is not an inclusive list and other duties/requirements may be given upon verbal instruction by any supervisor within Gravel Products, Inc.

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