Loader Operator

Loader Operator

Conrad Yelvington Distributors, a CRH company, supplies and distributes aggregate materials such as granite, river gravel, limestone, natural sand, and more. This rail served aggregate distribution network covers Florida, Southern Mississippi, South Carolina, and Alabama.

The Equipment Operator (EO) moves, loads and handles materials in the terminal area with the use of heavy equipment. The EO 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.

The most important duty of the EO is to run the huge, expensive machines safely and capably.

Major tasks, responsibilities, and key accountabilities :

• Ensure health and safety standards are met by complying with legislation, company policies and promoting a safe work environment.
• Operate backhoes, bulldozers, loaders and / or other heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials.
• Operate heavy equipment to move, load and unload materials into / out of railcars and / or other modes of transportation.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.

Assist Yard Manager and / or Yard Foreman in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.

Be able to perform the following specific tasks :

Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.

Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.

Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.

Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.

Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

Ability to work long hours out-of-doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.

Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

Preferred qualifications :

Education :

Experience :

Three years of experience in public works maintenance and / or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.

Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver's license.

Must be reliable, hard working and able to work in a team environment.

Shift differential may apply.

What CRH Offers You :

About CRH :

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.