Loader Operator (Pipe Crew) - St. Augustine, FL

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an experienced Loader Operator for the pipe crew out of the St. Augustine, FL location. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

• Must have a basic knowledge of the mechanics and hydraulics of the machine.
• Must have skills to conduct an inspection checklist on equipment such as tracks, lights, brakes, fuel, oil and water.
• Must keep equipment serviced, lubricated, and in good working order, including good housekeeping.
• Must have an understanding of control levers for movement of bucket.
• Must have a priority for safety and welfare of workers in the trench during pipelaying operations.
• Must have a basic knowledge of the different soil types.
• Must have the ability to operate the vehicle safely in job site situations and follow the policies and procedures of the company.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 2-3 years of related experience (running L78 Volvo Wheel Loader and/or similar size).
• Must provide own transportation to and from work.
• Ability to work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
• Driving License (preferred).
  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, or walk, talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is usually required to sit for long periods. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or by audio device.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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**Drug-Free Workplace**