Job Description

Job Description

Front Loader Operator – Seasonal

Dakota Hardscape Supply – Harrisburg, SD

Start Date: August 3

Dakota Hardscape Supply is looking for a dependable, safety-minded Front Loader Operator to join our team for the remainder of the construction season.

This is a seasonal position with competitive pay, opportunities for wage increases, and the potential to return each spring.

Compensation

• Starting Pay: $22.00 per hour
• After a 2-month probationary period , hourly pay will increase to $23.00–$25.00 , based on performance, experience, certifications, and overall contribution.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a front-end loader to load customer vehicles and company trucks.
• Maintain organized material stockpiles and a clean, safe yard.
• Assist customers with loading products in a friendly and professional manner.
• Perform daily equipment inspections before operation.
• Help maintain the overall health and reliability of the loader by monitoring fluid levels, greasing the machine, keeping it clean, reporting mechanical issues promptly, and completing routine preventative maintenance as assigned.
• Work closely with the yard team to keep operations running efficiently and safely.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional skills and qualifications may be considered when determining pay:

• Previous front loader or heavy equipment operating experience
• Loader or heavy equipment certifications
• Spanish fluency (English/Spanish bilingual)
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Benefits

• Employees who complete the full season are eligible for 10 days of paid time off (PTO) for the following season.
• Opportunity for seasonal rehire beginning in early March .
• Performance-based wage increases.

Seasonal Employment

This is a seasonal position , with layoffs typically occurring shortly after Thanksgiving , depending on weather and business needs. Reliable employees in good standing are encouraged to return each spring and become a valued part of our seasonal team.

If you're looking for a hands-on position with a growing local company that values hard work, safety, and reliability, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and join the team at Dakota Hardscape Supply in Harrisburg, SD.

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