LOADER OPERATOR

Overview

Operates a front-end loader to move bulk material, maintain equipment and follow safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• loader operation
• bucket control
• material handling
• distance judgement
• routine maintenance
• standard compliance

Tasks

-Shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. -Follow instructions and meet set standards -Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. -Judge distances and slopes accurately -Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material. -Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning. -Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Requirements

• certification
• high school
• physical
• vision
• lifting

What You Bring

-Proper certification required -High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience -Use hands, arms, and legs fully -See well (either naturally or with correction) -Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

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About Granite Construction

-Operates as a nationwide leader in construction and infrastructure. -Tackles major transportation, water, and commercial projects with a rich history in shaping vital infrastructure. -Delivers projects that span highways, bridges, tunnels, and water systems, transforming landscapes and cities. -Specializes in both heavy civil and commercial construction, providing integrated services from design to completion. -Known for managing complex, high-impact projects, often taking on the toughest challenges in the construction industry. -Financially stable and performs well in both private and public sectors, backed by decades of experience. -Projects contribute to significant U.S. infrastructure advancements, including major transit upgrades and water conservation initiatives.

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