Loader Operator (Quarry & Asphalt) Job at Barrett Upstone Material, Saranac Lake, NY

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  • Barrett Upstone Material
  • Saranac Lake, NY

Job Description

Subsidiary: Barrett Industries

Upstone Materials, Inc . is a leading manufacturer of aggregates, hot mix asphalt, and ready-mix concrete in northeastern New York. With our people-first culture, we uphold the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct. As part of the Colas Group, the global leader in transportation infrastructure, we are committed to excellence.  Learn more about us at .

Upstone, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit . 

Compensation

$22.60 - $27.06 Per Hour

Job Summary

The Loader Operator operates a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with front-mounted hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to left and transport aggregates.

Safety

• Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls 

• Fostering the safety culture by making good/safe decisions 

• Participating in safety incident investigation and following through on any corrective actions 

• Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc. 

• Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks assigned 

• Operates plant and performs maintenance in a safe and efficient manner, complying with all applicable policies

Quality

  • Ensuring aggregate loaded into the haul truck are the correct size for the crushing plant or cold feed bin prior to dumping  

  • Identifying contamination in aggregate prior to dumping in cold feed bin 

  • Being mindful not to overfill cold feed bins 

  • Monitoring shot rock for conformity, identifying unsound materials such as marble/shale 

  • Uniformly working the muck pile horizontally across the face to blend 

Functional/Technical Skills

• Performing pre-shift and post-shift inspections of loader 

• Identifying and reporting equipment malfunctions to the supervisor so they can be addressed in a timely manner for proper repair 

• Operating the loader safely and efficiently 

• Monitoring equipment gauges  

• Performing routine maintenance on loader, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning 

Teamwork And Communication

Communicates with the haul truck driver or asphalt plant operator constantly to maintain a safe and productive work environment

Education And Minimum Experience

  • Minimum high school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • 1 or more years as a heavy equipment operator

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

  • Ability to sit for hours at a time
  • Ability to lift up to 30lbs
  • Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, crawl, and climb ladders

Core Competencies

  • Ability to read and understand operations and maintenance manuals
  • Ability to be adaptable to various working sites and conditions
  • Ability to work on assigned task with minimal supervision
  • Proven ability to work with others as a team
  • Responsible, reliable and dependable

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the  EEO document .   If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to  [email protected]

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Worldwide, Shift work,

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