Heavy Equipment Operator (Travel Required)

Loader OperatorThe Loader Operator will be responsible for moving, loading, and handling materials with the use of heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, backhoes, excavators and front-end loaders and/or other large machinery to lift, haul, push, roll, load and move aggregate related material. Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment, to include recordkeeping of operations. Must be able to operate construction equipment. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift/move up to 50 lbs. This position will be required to travel with our portable asphalt plants.Excellent Benefits & Incentives!!Highly Competitive PayPaid Time Off (PTO) - Personal, Vacation, HolidaysEmployee Bonus Program Opportunities: Annual Incentive, Referral, Profit-SharingHealth Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision and Employee Wellness ProgramLife Insurance, Disability, and Retirement OptionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)On the Job Training with a Strong Emphasis on SafetyStable Company with Strong GrowthA Culture that Values Professional Growth, Development, and Internal PromotionEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure safe operation of asphalt plant and safety of asphalt plant employeesOperate heavy equipment such as trucks, screeds, rollers, pavers, paving finishing machines, paving curbing machines and front end loaders to apply asphalt products according to job specificationsMay operate trucks to transport equipment to and from production sites as required and assist in the maintenance of all equipmentInspect, clean and maintain equipment and machineryResponsible for reporting problems and malfunction equipment and/or machinery to supervisor and/or shop personnelMay set up and tear down equipmentMaintain a clean job site; pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each dayCoordinate and work with contractors, sub-contractors and vendors to complete jobUse equipment and/or an assortment of hand tools such as rakes, shovels, wheelbarrow, etc.Perform all other general laborer work as neededOther DutiesOther related duties as assignedWorking ConditionsExtreme cold and heatJob Requirements and EducationOver 18 years of ageEligible to work in the United StatesValid driver's license and reliable transportationComplete and pass pre-employment testing, including a drug screen and physicalHigh school education or GED equivalentTravel is requiredThank you for your interest in applying with one of the Bettis Companies. The Bettis Group of Companies includes: Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Mid-States Materials, Capital Trucking, Bettis Contractors, Bettis Fabrication, Capital Crane, Capital Ready-Mix, Koss Construction, Heartland Rail Service, Midwest Pavement Grinding, PCI and PTMW. If the position you applied for is filled or we feel your experience fits another job, your information may be sent to one of the other Bettis Companies if an opening is available.Koss Construction Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. Women, Minorities, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.