Loader Operator

Standard Materials Group, Inc. is a CRH company producing and providing Ready Mix and Materials transportation serving Arkansas and Oklahoma. Standard Materials Group, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century! Elevate Your Career with a Commitment to Safety, Excellence, and Teamwork About Opportunity Are you an experienced equipment operator eager to work with a company that values safety, professionalism, and growth? We are seeking a skilled Loader Operator to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a vital part in our operations by safely and efficiently handling materials, supporting project goals, and contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment. Why Join Us? Be part of a company that prioritizes safety, integrity, and employee development. Work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive, team-focused environment. Opportunities for growth and advancement within a respected industry leader. Key Responsibilities Safely operate rubber-tired or crawler-type loaders equipped with scoop-type buckets to excavate, move, and load materials. Load trucks, manage material from stockpiles, and charge batch plants, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of materials to support project needs. Maintain constant communication and visual contact with team members to ensure safety, especially when maneuvering equipment in tight spaces. Perform daily pre- and post-operation equipment inspections, documenting findings as required by company standards. Conduct routine servicing and minor maintenance; escalation significant repairs to the Foreman. Adhere strictly to all company policies, OSHA, and MSHA safety regulations. Support and mentor less-experienced team members in equipment operation and safety practices. Assist with general labor duties as needed to ensure project success. What We’re Looking For High school diploma or GED required. Proven experience operating loaders or similar heavy equipment in a construction setting. Ability to lift up to 100 pounds unassisted when necessary. Strong work ethic, punctuality, and a professional, courteous attitude. Commitment to teamwork, open communication, and helping others achieve their best. Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Flexibility to work nights, weekends, travel, and overtime as project needs demand. Comfortable with physical requirements such as climbing, stretching, sitting for extended periods, and working on rough terrain. Strict adherence to all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE. Must be at least 18 years old due to the nature of the work environment. Requirements Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Ability to pass a “Fit for Work” physical examination. Provide valid I-9 documentation for employment eligibility. Physical & Work Environment Requirements Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility. Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height. Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed. Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions. Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments. Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely. Reasonable accommodation is provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. Standard Materials Group, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRH