Loader Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.
Description
Status: This is a full-time; hourly position
Hours: Monday - Friday: 6am - 4:30pm & Saturday 6am - 12pm; overtime as needed
Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave
JOB SUMMARY: The Loader Operator is responsible for operating front-end loaders to assist in all aspects of quarry operations.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
- Perform daily equipment checks
- Be aware of daily planned quarry activities - grout removal, loaf tipping, block loading
- Awareness of activity in immediate work area by either employees or visitors
- Know equipment operating limits with various attachments
- Be constantly aware of working surface conditions - mud, ice and dust
- Knowledgeable in standard loader hand signals
- Excellent communication skills (visual, radio) - between supervisor, crew and OTR drivers
- Maintain quarry roads, ramps and grout pile surfaces, in compliance with regulatory berm height
- Understand all equipment operator manuals
Requirements
- This position spends 100% of the time outdoors. Quarry conditions can vary from extreme summer heat to below zero cold, wind and rain. A possibility of extended travel to all Coldspring quarry locations with a willingness to fly.
- Knowledge of typical dimensional stone quarry operations
- Should have general mechanical maintenance ability
- 2 years of related experience
- Ability to climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please call or text Karissa Lintgen at 320-685-4681 or email Karissa at [email protected] for assistance.
COLDSPRING IS A VETERAN-FRIENDLY, WELLNESS ORIENTED, TOBACCO-FREE COMPANY. Coldspring is an Affirmative Action Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Salary Description
$20 - $31.42