Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader

Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate a Loader and will be responsible for the proper operation of the loader to perform associated plant duties and general dirt work operations.

Essential Functions

• Follow all required company and general safety rules, policies, and guidelines
• Includes but is not limited to operating loaders to move and load various roadway sub-grade materials
• Perform general sub-grade operations
• The above-listed duties may require long periods of sitting, walking, and standing
  
  

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least four years of previous heavy equipment experience
• Physical ability to perform assigned tasks
• Physical ability to walk on uneven terrain
• Must be able to climb the equipment’s ladder to reach the operator's seat
• General operator skills
• Basic knowledge of operating Loaders
• Previous experience preferred; must be willing to learn
• Other heavy equipment experience preferred: excavator, backhoe, dozer, etc.
  
  

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• 401k
• Medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• and many more
  
  

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil and building work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.