*Job Summary *The Loader Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. The Loader Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed policies, procedures, and operator manuals.

*Job Responsibilities *Responsible for the operation of front-end loader to lift and transport bulk materials to and from storage areas, to feed conveyors, hoppers and to load trucks or railcars Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front-end loader to force bucket into bulk materials Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drives vehicle to work site, and moves levers to dump material Verifies amount of aggregate in storage bins and fills hoppers to ensure adequate quantity and quality of raw materials is maintained Performs routine maintenance on loaders, such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning Participates in making sure the quality and quantity of raw materials meets established standards Ensures assigned established performance indicators are met Works toward improvement of the assigned plant and surrounding area Follows established procedures to ensure that the plant for which he/she is working is in compliance with state, federal, and local regulations and requirements Participates in on-going minor maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipment Confers with plant superintendent, batch person, and other personnel to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and may recommend solutions to improve performance May haul cement and/or additives from storage area in bulk or bags, Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds Meet or exceed company safety standards Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

*Qualifications *High School diploma or equivalent

Minimum 2 years operating a Front End Loader

*Working Conditions *Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors Must wear protective equipment while at the location

*Physical Requirements *Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a signifi cant degree Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order tocommunicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls