Loader Operator

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate various types of heavy equipment efficiently, accurately and safely.
• Maintain a clean plant and surrounding area.
• Lubricate and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Follow directions and participate in weekly safety meetings (Tool Box Talks).
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Willingness to travel, work away from home, work nights, weekends, and during required shifts (2 PM – 2 AM). 24/7 operations, 22 hours per day, 2‑hour maintenance overlap.
• Report to assigned job sites in proper work attire and at designated start times.
• Strictly adhere to all safety practices and procedures and company policies.
• Work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors as needed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience operating or working around heavy equipment.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment screening and testing.

• Read, interpret, and write routine reports.
• Perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Problem‑solve practical tasks and interpret instructions in various formats.
• Use vision for color, distance, and depth perception.
• Work at heights, climb ladders, scaffolds, and stair towers.
• Walk, stand, sit, bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, crouch, and lift frequently.
• Stand or sit for at least eight hours per shift on uneven surfaces and in varying weather.
• Use hands to handle tools and controls; reach with arms.
• Carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance.
• Operate equipment under extreme temperatures and for extended hours.
• Work a flexible schedule based on project needs.

• Work outdoors under extreme weather conditions and for extended hours.
• Exposure to high levels of noise, dirt, grease, and dust.
• Frequent work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Contact with substances such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt, and concrete.
• Work near moving mechanical parts; walk on uneven surfaces; exposure to wet, humid, or extreme temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to vibration.
• Noise may require protective equipment at some facilities.

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Potential 60‑day increase and annual raise.
• $0.50 shift premiums.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture with growth opportunities.

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.