Loader Operator

Would you like to be part of a focused, dedicated team? Do you want to work and grow with other motivated, ambitious people?

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction offers challenging career opportunities, extensive training and employee development along with an opportunity to grow your career and thrive under Ralph L. Wadsworth reputation for excellence. We offer excellent benefits and supply you with the tools you need to maximize your potential and growth.

Benefits include:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Paid Time Off (PTO)
3. Holiday Pay
4. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
5. Retirement Plan - 401K, employees will receive a company contribution up to 5%
6. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
7. Tuition Reimbursement
8. Employee Development (Growth and Career Advancement Opportunity)

Operate CAT 988 and CAT 992 wheel loaders (or equivalent large production loaders) to perform truck loading, stockpile management, material handling, and large-scale earthmoving activities in support of heavy civil construction projects.

Key Highlights:

• Operate large production wheel loaders to efficiently load rigid-frame haul trucks and maintain project production goals

• Handle and move rock, aggregate, overburden, soil, and other earth materials in high-volume production environments

• Work safely and efficiently around haul trucks, excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment

• Maintain proper loading techniques, material control, and truck cycle efficiency

• Perform stockpile management, loading operations, material blending, and site material distribution

• Conduct pre- and post-operation equipment inspections and assist with routine equipment maintenance

• Read and understand site plans, material movement requirements, and production objectives

• Work in fast-paced, high-production environments with minimal supervision

• Follow all company safety policies, equipment operating procedures, and project safety requirements

• Assist with general labor duties as needed to support project operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience operating large wheel loaders in heavy civil construction, mining, quarry, mass excavation, or large earthwork environments

• Experience operating CAT 988, CAT 992, or equivalent production wheel loaders preferred

• Experience loading rigid-frame haul trucks and working in high-production material movement operations

• Ability to safely handle and move rock, aggregate, overburden, soil, and other earth materials while maintaining production goals

• Experience working around haul trucks, excavators, dozers, and other heavy equipment in active production environments

• Ability to perform daily inspections, identify maintenance needs, and assist with routine preventative maintenance

• Willingness to perform laborer duties when project needs require

• Ability to work effectively as a team member while maintaining a professional attitude and positive work ethic

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

• Ability to work safely under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment

• Frequent physical activity including climbing in and out of equipment, walking uneven terrain, bending, lifting up to 75 pounds, balancing, kneeling, and working around active construction operations

• Strong hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and situational awareness required

• Flexible availability including overtime, weekends, and extended work schedules as project need requires

• Valid Driver's License required

• OSHA 10 certification preferred

• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively, and understand verbal instructions, safety requirements, and operational procedures to ensure safe and productive jobsite performance

We are an equal opportunity employer: We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #LI-SC1