Asphalt Plant Loader Operator Jacksonville

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH South Division, is the leader in production of high‑quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, it provides asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services across Florida while promoting a strong safety culture.

The Loader Operator moves, loads, and handles materials within the asphalt plant area using heavy equipment. The operator uses large earth‑moving machines such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators, and front‑end loaders to lift, haul, push, roll, load, and move aggregate and related materials.

• Operator heavy equipment to excavate, move, load and grade earth, rock, gravel or other materials in a safe manner.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and clean, lubricate and refill equipment.
• Assist Plant Manager in coordinating materials handling and equipment usage.
• Knowledge of the use and capabilities of heavy equipment and machinery used in maintenance and construction tasks.
• Knowledge of both traffic and safety rules.
• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment.
• Ability to keep records and make oral or written reports.
• Ability to make simple arithmetic computations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, and squat frequently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to work long hours out‑of‑doors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing, writing, and vision skills.

• Ability to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• Need to ensure that equipment is operating in a safe and sound manner and capacity to keep records pertaining to such operations.
• Ability to perform manual labor incidental to the assigned task.
• The desire to perform related work as required.

Three years of experience in public works maintenance and/or construction work, one year of which involves the operation of a variety of heavy equipment. A comparable amount of directly related experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirements.

• Must maintain a safe driving record and have a valid driver's license.
• Must be reliable, hardworking and able to work in a team environment.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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