Loader Operator

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Loader Operator is responsible for operating front-end loaders and other heavy equipment used in site development, roadwork, utility installation, and material handling operations. The ideal candidate will have experience operating loaders and be capable of moving materials efficiently while maintaining a strong focus on safety in a fast-paced outdoor environment.Key Responsibilities:

Operate front-end loaders to move, load, and distribute materials on construction sites
May operate additional equipment such as:
- Excavators
- Backhoes
- Dozers
- Graders
- Skid steers
- Rollers
- Forklifts or other site-specific machinery
Perform tasks including loading trucks, stockpiling materials, backfilling, grading, and site cleanup
Handle materials such as dirt, gravel, aggregates, asphalt, and debris
Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety issues
Follow site plans, grade stakes, and/or supervisor instructions to perform work accurately
Work closely with ground crews, truck drivers, and supervisors to complete jobs accurately and safely
Maintain awareness of surroundings to avoid damage to utilities, structures, or personnel
Assist with manual labor and other site tasks when equipment operation is not required
Comply with all safety regulations, traffic control guidelines, and equipment operating procedures
Keep equipment clean and perform basic preventative maintenance
Maintain safety and awareness around moving equipment, traffic, and hot materials
Clean and maintain tools and equipment at the end of each shift
Perform other labor-related tasks as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum OSHA 10 certification required
2-5 years of experience operating heavy equipment in civil or road construction, preferred.
Valid driver's license required; CDL and equipment certifications preferred.
Ability to read basic site plans and understand construction layouts.
Knowledge of loader operation, load limits, and safe material handling practices.
Maintain safe and secure work environment by complying with government standards and legal regulations. Practice good safety habits.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and techniques.
Follow instructions and meet set standards.
Judge distances and slopes accurately.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, and/or subordinates.
Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
High School diploma or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands:

Position requires physically demanding work in field conditions.
Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and crawl for extended periods of time.
Possess physical strength to operate heavy and power-driven equipment.
Coordinate the use of eyes, hands, arms, and legs fully. Work easily and skillfully with hands.
Vision – ability to see details at close range and details at a distance (either naturally or with correction).
Lift up to 50 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or vehicle to exact positions.
Ability to judge the distance between you and an object, depth perception.
Ability to respond to a signal when it appears, reaction time.

Environmental Conditions:

May work outside and exposed to weather.
Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e., safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and hard hats.
May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.
Work in dusty or dirty surroundings.

Location: Brownsville, TX

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

#LI-Onsite

Posillico Civil, Inc. together with its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners and joint ventures (collectively “Posillico”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Posillico or an employee of Posillico, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered property of Posillico. Posillico will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Posillico 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. As a condition for payment, an Agency shall have an agreement signed by an authorized Posillico representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Posillico shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes whether unsolicited or solicited shall be the property of Posillico.