Loader Operator - Swing Shift

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Location: Hassayampa AZ

Job Req : 14880

The Loader Operator operates a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor‑type vehicle equipped with a front‑mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas.

• Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader.
• Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front‑end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material.
• Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and dumps material.
• Performs assignments outlined by supervisors and follows standard procedures; work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation.
• Performs routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Maintains an effective system of communications with supervisors and customers serviced.
• Performs pre‑shift inspections: ensures batch plant is ready for the day, inspects gates, drive belts, conveyor belts, troughs, and return rollers.
• Responsible for batch plant clean‑up and properly stores and secures all tools and equipment after use.
• Inspects water/boiler system and air systems daily, following proper start‑up and shutdown procedures.
• Maintains site cleanliness weekly by vacuuming batch plant office floor, emptying trash cans, and cleaning bathrooms.
• Ensures all areas of the plant are greased and equipped to accept grease on a weekly basis.
• Inspects all bearings on the batch plant.
• Inspects dust collector monthly to ensure it is in proper operating condition.
• Checks oil in all gearboxes and drive belts quarterly, participates in annual oil change, and updates all drive belts associated with the gearbox.

• 12 months of loader operator experience with 980M/982M loaders.
• Experience working in or around heavy equipment, construction, or paving.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge and skills.
• Proven safety record.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• High school or GED.
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including respirators.
• Employees required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face to pass fit tests.

• Competitive salary.
• Retirement savings: 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth post‑tax options.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
• Holistic health and well‑being programs.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off & paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave (maternity & paternity).
• Educational assistance program.
• Dress for your day.

Accepting applications until 9/17/25

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HR Contact: Katherine Therese HENNESSY