What are the responsibilities and job description for the Front End Loader Operator position at Kilgore Companies?
Position Overview
Kilgore Companies, a Summit Material company, is looking for Front End Loader Operators in our Aggregate division. In this position you will primarily be responsible for supporting production in a sand and gravel pit or stone quarry by feeding material into a crusher or loading finished products into trucks.
Company Overview
Summit Materials (NYSE: SUM) is a publicly traded construction materials company that supplies aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, & asphalt paving mix in the United States & western Canada.
Summit Materials has completed more than 70 acquisitions since its founding & continues to pursue growth opportunities in new & existing markets. We are committed to creating value, providing access to growth capital, implementing best practices, & offering a safe place to work, while striving to exceed our environmental & social responsibilities.
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Compensation: $24/hour - $26/hour depending on experience
Position Responsibilities & Performance Objectives
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Essential Functions
- Operating a loader to complete tasks such as moving and/or transporting materials such as dirt, rocks, and other types of aggregate.
- Performing visual and safety inspection of equipment daily. This includes checking for proper air pressure in tires, proper fluid levels, and performing minor repairs as needed.
- Keeping equipment clean and orderly.
- Ensuring that safety, compliance, environmental requirements are always followed.
- Completing necessary paperwork and assisting with other duties required.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Skills & Experience
- Understanding of MSHA rules and regulations.
- Previous experience in quarry or pit experience a plus.
- Must have knowledge of operating procedures as it pertains to loading and unloading materials.
Benefits and Compensation
At Summit Materials, we believe in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our comprehensive benefits allow our employees and their families to have security beyond the workplace with benefits such as:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Disability
- 401(k) with an employer match
- HSA and FSAs for health and dependent care
- Variable compensation, including short term and long-term incentive plans are determined based on role, paid out based on personal and company performance and is subject to annual review.
EEO Statement
Summit Materials provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- front end loader operating: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location