Ready Mix/Dump Driver/ Loader Operator

Job Summary

The Ready Mix/Aggregate Driver, Loader Operator, accurately loads customer trucks using a front-end loader, loads ready-mix trucks and wash plant bins/hoppers. If needed will deliver ready mix concrete and aggregate product to job sites. The Driver/Loader Operator is expected to perform other tasks required to safely and efficiently operate and maintain/repair fixed and mobile equipment.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees.  Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from.  All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans.  Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program.  The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

Hourly, $32.00 to $40.80, DOE

Responsibilities

• Performs safety/quality/mechanical inspections of the plant and mobile equipment
• Addresses any housekeeping issues within the work area
• Operates loaders, excavators, haul trucks, skid steers and bull dozers
• Performs plant maintenance
• Understands the process flow of the plant and is diligent in producing a quality product
• Accurately completes and maintains reports and compliance records (maintenance, environmental, safety & production)

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL
• Physical requirements: stand, walk, climb, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, drive and lift up to 100 pounds
• Able to work in wet and dry conditions as well as extreme heat or cold
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• Experience as a heavy equipment operator
• Knowledge and experience in the operation and maintenance of crushers, wash plants, conveyors, material washers, and various other types of fixed and mobile equipment used in the aggregate industry
• Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in the production process, and related aspects of materials storage, handling and distribution of aggregates
• Understands MSHA rules and regulations
• Current MSHA training certification preferred
• Experience welding and cutting preferred

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, registration/clearance with FMCSA, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.