Summit Materials
Summit Materials

7 Summit Materials Front End Loader Driver Jobs Hiring Near You

Mobile Loader Operator

Grand Junction, CO · On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Western Slope, CO Elam Construction, a division of Summit Materials is looking for a mechanically ... This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a front-end loader to move, load ...

Loader Operator - Durango, CO 1

Durango, CO · On-site

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

Overview Elam Consttruction, a divison of Summit Materials, is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator to operate Front End loaders in our Durango, Colorado Aggregate Pit.

Loader Operator

Dallas, TX

$17.75 - $23/hr

As a Loader Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be responsible for running a front-end loader and providing parts and materials to the crew. Why apply? * Competitive wages.

Loader Operator

Midlothian, TX

$16.50 - $21.75/hr

As a Loader Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will be responsible for running a front-end loader and providing parts and materials to the crew. Why apply? * Competitive wages.

Diesel Mechanic 1

West Valley City, UT

$24 - $31.75/hr

Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing complex issues with heavy machinery and a variety of equipment. * CDL/DOT preferred. * Must be able to pass a background check, fitness for duty evaluation ...

Summit Materials Jobs Information

What is it like to work at Summit Materials?

Summit Materials is a company that values a collaborative and results-driven culture, prioritizing teamwork and innovation to achieve its goals. As a leading vertically integrated construction materials company, Summit Materials operates a diverse range of businesses, including aggregates, cement, and ready-mixed concrete, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. Working at Summit Materials may appeal to candidates who are interested in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for professional growth and development in the construction materials industry.

Do workers at Summit Materials get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
91% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Does Summit Materials pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
67% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do workers at Summit Materials worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
86% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do Summit Materials workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at Summit Materials?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
87% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do Summit Materials managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
85% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do jobs at Summit Materials spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

How easy is it to take sick days at Summit Materials?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
86% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people at Summit Materials feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
88% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people at Summit Materials get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
64% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Is it stressful to work at Summit Materials?

Some people feel stressed out here.
67% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people at Summit Materials enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
82% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people at Summit Materials recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
81% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people get enough training when they start at Summit Materials?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people get support to advance at Summit Materials?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 80% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do people think Summit Materials’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
69% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.

Do workers feel well informed about how Summit Materials is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2025.
What are the most popular jobs at Summit Materials?
What are the most popular categories at Summit Materials?
Mobile Loader Operator

Mobile Loader Operator

Summit Materials

Grand Junction, CO • On-site

$17.25 - $22.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Summit Materials rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Overview

Mobile Loader Operato

Location: Western Slope, CO

Elam Construction, a division of Summit Materials is looking for a mechanically inclined, safety-oriented Loader Operator  for our mobile crushing plants in the Western Slope area of Colorado. This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a front-end loader to move, load, and stockpile aggregate materials such as gravel, sand, stone, or other raw materials. This position ensures material flow for production and shipping while maintaining a clean and organized yard. 

Roles and Responsibilites
  • Operate equipment to assist with the daily production and operations of the plant. 
  • Assist plant supervisor with the daily operations and upkeep of the plant. 

  • Ability to inspect all areas of the plant to perform belt repairs, screen changes, bearing replacements and other necessary maintenance. 

  • Perform welding and fabrication duties as needed. 

  • Detect safety hazards and equipment malfunctions and respond accordingly. 

  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends when necessary. 

  • Perform other job duties as assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications
  • Proficiency in operating a diverse range of large aggregate heavy machinery, including excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. 

  • Knowledge of welding and general mechanics preferred. 

  • Ability to adapt to evolving project requirements, operational strategies, and safety regulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

  • Deep understanding of MSHA Regulation

  • High school education or GED equivalent. 

Benefits

Recession Resistant Industry

Year-Round Work

Overtime Available

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off / Vacation Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan w/ 100% employer match up to 4% contribution

Medical Insurance - United Health Care

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Get Hired: What To Expect During Our Hiring Process
  • Background Check
  • Motor Vehicle Record Check
  • DOT 5-Panel Drug Screen
  • Fit for Duty Baseline Physical
  • Paid Orientation
  • A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!

What Summit Materials employees say

Pay

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom