Yard Loader Operator 6700 US Highway 127 N, Frankfort, KY 40601 $15 - $18 an hour - Full-time Apply with Indeed Job Overview As a Yard Loader Operator, you'll keep construction work moving by operating loaders and other heavy equipment to support excavation, grading, paving, and utility projects. You'll move materials, prepare work areas, and help crews maintain safe, organized job sites. This hands-on role suits someone with sound mechanical knowledge who takes pride in careful equipment operation and teamwork. Responsibilities Operate loaders to move materials and support excavation, construction grading, and paving work; use excavators, dozers, backhoes, graders, dump trucks, water trucks, or tankers as assigned. Support construction utility work by assisting with utility locating and coordinating equipment activity around marked utilities. Perform equipment maintenance and basic construction machinery maintenance; report defects and arrange repairs as needed. Follow equipment safety procedures, applicable safety regulations, and federal construction safety regulations.

Your impact:

Safe, precise equipment operation helps crews complete site work efficiently while protecting coworkers and nearby utility infrastructure. Qualifications Experience operating loaders and other heavy equipment; construction experience and construction site experience are valuable. Knowledge of commercial driving and commercial truck driving practices; experience with dump trucks, water trucks, or tankers is useful. Mechanical knowledge and familiarity with equipment maintenance are preferred. Experience with excavators, dozers, Caterpillar equipment, backhoe operation, grader operation, excavation, or paving is an asset. Ability to follow utility locating instructions and apply equipment safety procedures on active construction sites.

Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person