Job Description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.


Position Description:

The Loader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a front-end loader to support asphalt plant production. This role plays a key part in maintaining continuous plant operations by managing raw material stockpiles, loading bins and hoppers, and keeping the plant yard organized and safe.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value - Safety, first in everything we do.
• Complete equipment condition reports, as well as a daily checklist of work to be done on your equipment and provide to the Project Superintendent daily through Middlesex Application.
• Cleaning the machines daily. This includes sweeping the cabs and removing trash daily, and lubricating doors and windows bi-weekly.
• Understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Know where all utilities within the work zone are located.
• Be responsible for your own safety as well as those working in the area.
• Inform your Superintendent or Foreman daily of your equipment fuel status so the fuel truck can be scheduled if needed for the next morning.
• Make a note on your equipment report and let your Superintendent know if you need any supplies, i.e.: grease, oil, rags, cleaning supplies, or if the machine needs to be steam cleaned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED Certificate.
• 1-2 years Operator Experience in Heavy/Civil Construction.
• OSHA 10 Certified.
• Valid Driver License.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and integrity oriented with strong professional work ethics.
• Identify and discuss all safety interlocks, alarms and shutdowns on your machine.
• Preform a beginning and end of shift equipment inspection.
• Locate and identify all components of the Bucket/Fork Disconnect System.
• Locate all grease points.
• Demonstrate the ability to correctly and safely load dirt/ gravel onto a truck.
• The ability to switch attachments; fork, bucket, jib, etc.
• Display understanding and use of the self-leveler.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and effectively pick up wind rows.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely load/unload a truck using fork attachments.
• Demonstrate the ability to safely move and store various types and lengths of pipe such as; a) RCP/ERCP, b) PVC/DIP/SDR, c) CMP/ADS.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.


Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Shift work, Day shift,

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