Loader Operator

Overview

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• Operate straight or articulated rubber-tired loader with a front-mounted hydraulic bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage or processing areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, and to load trucks or railcars.
• Shift gears, press pedals, and turn the steering wheel to operate the loader; move levers to lower and tilt the bucket and drive the loader to the work site; dump material as required.
• Perform routine maintenance on the loader, including lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Certification:
  Proper certification required.

• Appropriate training and experience required.

• Practice good safety habits and work in dusty or dirty surroundings.
• Follow instructions and meet set standards; judge distances and slopes accurately; make decisions based on verifiable standards.
• Physically capable: stoop, bend, crouch; use hands, arms, and legs; see well (with or without correction); lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Granite Construction, Incorporated has a long-standing commitment to building major infrastructure projects. We are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability. We strive to build a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. We are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.