San Antonio - Loader Operator - SSP Industries : Job Details

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 backfilling 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.