City: mankatoState: MinnesotaPostal/Zip Code: 56001 Southern Minnesota Construction, an Oldcastle Materials Company, has a role in the construction market ranging from building roads and highways as a full service contractor down to servicing private commercial/residential projects. SMC strives to excel in performance, quality, and management. Our corporate background and longtime local presence provides us with all the tools needed to give the owner that extra sense of satisfaction when a project is completed knowing their investment was built to the best standards. Position Description Position Title: Plant Feed Loader Operator Pipeline Level: Self Reports To: Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Direct Reports: N/A Department/Division: Oldcastle Materials Group/GP Division Prepared Date: January 20, 2015 Last Revised Date: January 20, 2015 Position Overview: Provide for Safe, Efficient loading of Haul Trucks and portable feed bins on Aggregate sites. Perform general labor and preventive maintenance tasks as needed. Heavy Equipment Loader and Off-Road trucks operator skills needed. Possibility for future area advancement. This is a Union (Local 49er’s) wage scale position. Key Responsibilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required: Safety Minded in all aspects of work activities which covers the ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures and policies. Help perform daily safety checks of all equipment and site operations. Assist in Continuous Site Improvement through use of performance standards. Honest and ethical to all staffing, co-workers and customers. Daily Communication with Plant Supervisor, and Co-Workers. (Good People Skills) A willingness to learn and also teach others proper job skills in a safe and efficient manner. Mechanically Inclined with the ability to use power and or hand tools, welder, torch or other tools needed to perform the job. Equipment preventive maintenance on all equipment operated. This includes basic vehicle/ equipment start-up and shut-down inspections. Also checking tire pressure, oil and other fluid levels on a daily basis. Ability to operate heavy and light equipment as needed. Assist at times or the knowledge of basic equipment maintenance. Education: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Prior experience in the Heavy Construction industry or Aggregates Production Industry very helpful. Some computer skills necessary (windows, excel, general email). Additional Requirements: Flexibility to work evenings and weekends if needed. Reliable personal vehicle for possible travel to various job-sites as needed. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50 plus pounds. Work at elevated heights if needed. The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What Oldcastle Offers You A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs About Oldcastle Oldcastle has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the Oldcastle family. Oldcastle operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise. Oldcastle is a great place to grow! If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Please complete your online application and profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Thank you for your interest in the Oldcastle family! Follow Oldcastle Careers on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, WordPress (Career Blog) and LinkedIn! Southern Minnesota Construction is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer EOE / M / F / Vet / Disability Southern Minnesota Construction is part of the Oldcastlecareers™ network.