Job Description

Overview
Kilgore Companies, a Quikrete Materials company, is looking for a Loader Operator at our Asphalt Plant in West Jordan, Utah. This position is primarily responsible for running a front-end loader while working with the underground utility crews managing trucks, accepting deliveries, and providing parts and materials to the crew.
Roles & Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be able to operate heavy, motorized equipment in earth moving and utility operations
• Be able to operate said equipment with efficiency & precision
• Train employees to improve operation and care of equipment
• Work independently in absence of a supervisor
• Team player that focuses on problem solving
• Any safety or mechanical issues to be reported to supervisor immediately.
• Equipment inspection log to be turned in daily.
• Do not run equipment without performing the inspection.
• Fueling of Equipment
• Equipment is to be fueled at the end of each shift.
• Operator shall always maintain control of the equipment.
• Operator shall not idle equipment when not in use. Turn it off.
• Cab shall be kept clean and maintained
• Site observations

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Working knowledge of grades and blueprints
• Knowledge of storm drain, fused pipe and various pipeline construction and maintenance techniques
• 3+ years operator experience

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employees age 18 and over that have been an employee for at least six months are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) plan. Once you have met the eligibility requirements, you can join the plan on the first day of each quarter coinciding or next following the date the requirements have been met (January, April, July, and October). Enrollment information will be mailed to your home address on file.
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Additional Benefits

• We care for you and your family: We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to support the health of you and your family.
• We prepare for the unexpected: We offer life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability coverage at no cost to you.
• We invest in your career growth with Quikrete Materials and beyond: Get access to our Discover Learning catalog with thousands of available courses to support your professional and personal development. You can learn on-demand, at your own pace, and from any device.
• We embrace your well-being: We know that your well-being is more than just physical. We're here to provide teammates with the resources and tools they need to stay healthy and feel supported, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free counseling, financial resources, and more.
• We support your personal goals: We provide a financial foundation as you plan for the future. Our programs, like our 401(k) plan where we match up to 4% of your annual income, are designed to help you prepare and reach your goals for you and your family.
• We give you time to recharge: We offer our teammates Paid Time Off (PTO) so they can recharge and relax with family and friends.

Get Hired
What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

Build a Lasting Career with us. Begin Here. Go Anywhere. Apply now!
Quikrete Materials consists of more than a dozen local companies that supply aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services in the United States and western Canada. At Quikrete Materials, we support our teammates who lay the groundwork for our communities and live by our core values: Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, and Inclusivity. We're passionate about our teammates, our work, and our communities. Each of Quikrete's companies celebrates their individual legacies, but together - we are Quikrete Materials.
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