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Frontend Loader Driver Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

The Customer Service Associate (Driver Helper) will assist the driver in catering aircraft and transporting meals/beverage/equipment to assigned flights. They will help provide excellent customer ...

Loader Operator I

Wasilla, AK · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

The Loader Operator I is responsible for operating heavy equipment and trucks, setting up equipment for auction in yards and helping customers during and after auctions. IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) IAA ...

Operate heavy machinery including front-end loader, excavator, rollers, road grader, pavers ... Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with experience driving commercial trucks. * Mechanical ...

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Frontend Loader Driver information

What is the difference between Frontend Loader Driver vs Excavator Operator?

AspectFrontend Loader DriverExcavator Operator
CredentialsDriver's license, CDL or specialized loader certificationOperator's license, excavator certification
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, warehouses, mining operationsConstruction sites, demolition, excavation projects
Job DutiesLoading, moving materials, site cleanupDigging, trenching, lifting heavy materials

Both roles require similar certifications and are commonly found in construction and industrial settings. The main difference lies in their equipment and specific tasks: Frontend Loader Drivers operate loaders for loading and moving materials, while Excavator Operators handle digging and trenching with excavators. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and job seekers find the right fit for their skills and project needs.

What is a frontend loader driver?

Frontend Loader Drivers are skilled operators responsible for driving and maneuvering frontend loaders, which are heavy machinery equipped with a large bucket at the front for scooping, lifting, and transporting materials such as soil, gravel, or debris. They play a critical role in construction, mining, agriculture, and waste management industries. Their tasks include loading and unloading materials, maintaining the equipment, and ensuring safe operation in compliance with safety regulations. Frontend Loader Drivers must have strong attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and usually require appropriate licenses or certifications.

What are some common challenges faced by a frontend loader driver on a construction site?

Frontend Loader Drivers often face challenges such as navigating tight or uneven spaces, working in adverse weather conditions, and ensuring safety around other workers and machinery. They must remain vigilant to avoid accidents, especially when visibility is limited or when operating near pedestrians and sensitive equipment. Effective communication with site supervisors and other equipment operators is essential to coordinate movements and maintain workflow efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a frontend loader driver, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Frontend Loader Driver, you need solid operational skills, knowledge of safety regulations, and typically a valid heavy equipment operator’s license or certification. Familiarity with loader-specific controls, basic maintenance tools, and sometimes GPS or site management systems is common. Attention to detail, communication, and reliability are standout soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure safe, efficient operation, minimize workplace hazards, and support smooth construction or material handling operations.
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Loader Operator (Expression of Interest)

Doyon

Prudhoe Bay, AK • On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Other

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Overview
This post is to build a talent pool for upcoming projects this fall/winter.
JOB SUMMARY
The loader operator operates a 966 front end loader or equivalent; Load and unload equipment, materials and tubulars. Maintain clear access to drilling rig, camp, materials and equipment stored on drill pad. Assists in pipe shed or drill rig as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Follow DDI and customer policies and standard operating procedures
• Operate front end loader with forks, buckets, and misc. attachments
• Maintains organization of pad, stores and keeps inventories of equipment
• Deliver tools, equipment and materials to drilling rig
• Record equipment operating information on daily report
• Maintain spare parts, oil and grease inventories
• Monitor and fuel auxiliary equipment
• Alerts personnel when wildlife is on location
• Maintain clear communication with relief, Driller, and Toolpusher
• Participate in emergency drills
• Assists with supervising and training roustabouts
• Performs other duties assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Commitment to Excellence - Identifies what needs to be done and takes action to achieve a standard of excellence beyond job expectations.
• Corporate Values- Understand, embraces, and integrates Doyon corporate values into everyday duties and responsibilities.
• Customer Service - Identifies and responds to current and future client needs by providing excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Safety and Security - Promotes a safe work environment for co-workers and customers.
• Teamwork - Resourceful team player that builds, strengthens, and maintains collaborative relationships with others inside or outside the organization.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
• Adaptability- Adapts to changing conditions and work assignments, sets priorities and manages multiple assignments, and tasks.
• Attention to Detail- Ensures one's own and other's work and information are complete and accurate.
• Communication Skills- Listens, writes, and speaks effectively, and positively relates and interacts with co-workers, customers and others.
• Dependability- Consistently adheres to operational standards, ensures smooth operations and positive customer experiences, builds a productive workplace, is reliable, and improves team morale
• Self-motivated- Requires little to no supervision, works well both independently and as part of a team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two or more years' experience as an oil rig loader operator
• NSTC (North Slope Training Certificate)
• Valid driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Alaska North Slope experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme weather conditions both on and off shore. Temperatures reach as low as 50 degrees below zero during the winter months. Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places, extreme heat and high noise levels. Employee will be required to work at various heights on the rig. Employee will work in an environment where there is risk that they will be exposed to toxic, caustic and/or hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles. Workers are required to wear personal protective equipment while on the job.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
An individual will be required to work the majority of hours in a remote industrial environment, and will need to be able to quickly respond to a change in work demands. Occasional lifting up to (1-50 lbs.) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Doyon Drilling's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Doyon grants preference to qualified Doyon Shareholders first, and second to qualified shareholders of other Alaska Native corporations that grant a similar preference in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.