Plant Loader​/Operator, Speedway; Silver Lake

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The Plant Loader Operator operates wheel loader for daily operations in concrete plant and/or gravel pit on an as needed basis to manufacture concrete and aggregate products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications.

Essential Functions Assists in concrete and aggregate production

Monitors and sorts incoming aggregates

Operates wheel loader

Performs preventive maintenance

Performs other duties assigned by Plant Manager Communicates effectively

Advises plant operator of problems, potential problems, or schedule difficulties

Collaborates with co-workers and other employees

Promotes and maintains safe work environment

Exhibits safe work behaviors; evaluates work area for hazards; eliminates or controls hazards

Wears all prescribed PPEMaintains excellent housekeeping

Participates in daily safety huddles and safety training; follows safe work plans

Reads and understands hazard signs, training materials, work plans, instruction manuals

Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

Education Qualifications Required High School or Equivalent Experience Qualifications1+ years working in concrete and/or aggregate production

Licenses and Certifications Valid drivers license is required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands Some exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites, including heights, moving vehicles, stopped traffic

Outdoor conditions that include inclement weather, precipitation, heat, humidity, dust, asphalt and/or concrete, dirt Indoor office conditions that include regular exposure to office equipment, such as computers, copiers, mail machines, telephones

Lifts, pushes, pulls, pours or carries heavy objects, loads of material

Walks and stands for long periods of time Bends, stoops, squats, reaches to move materials

Climbs in, out and under equipment; lays or stands under equipment

Uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue;

Uses good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination, with the ability to quickly move arms and legs Possess excellent stamina to work between 8-12 hours per day About Milestone Contractors Milestone Contractors is a privately held, family-owned business headquartered in Indianapolis. Milestone Contractors is a fully integrated heavy construction company specializing in highway, bridge, asphalt and concrete paving and site development.

Over its 30-year history, Milestone has built a reputation for prioritizing safety, quality, people and innovation. Milestone Contractors is a part of The Heritage Group's family of companies. Learn more at  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.#MilestoneContractorsLP