Loader Operator - Soda Springs/Dingle, ID

 

 

Job ID:  491518

 

Jack B. Parson Companies, is a  CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.  We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.  We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.   

 

Position Overview

 

This is a skilled position involving the safe and efficient operation of various types of construction equipment including but not limited to Loaders, Back Hoes, Track Hoes, Haul Trucks, Etc

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.

• Responsible for safe slopes on excavations and proper barricading.

• Locate utilities and other buried lines prior to digging.

• Perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.

• Knowledge of trenching and shoring standards.

• Keep time and material records.

• Knowledge of aggregate sizes and classifications.

• Knowledge of weight requirements of loads leaving the pit.

• Travel from interstate highway to rural dirt roads from various locations.

• May assist Laborer at various job sites as needed.  May perform physical tasks involved with laying pipe and utility lines, and/or tasks involved with road construction and laying asphalt, etc.

 

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience

 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

 

Work Requirements

 

• Previous heavy equipment operation experience or training is highly preferred.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

 

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

 

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred

 

 

Key Competencies

 

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.

• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.

• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.

• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.

 

 

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.

 

The employee is frequently required