Loader Operator

Turner Mining Group; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator – Loader Specialist for work at our Hagerstown, MD sites. You will operate CAT 930 wheel loaders and CAT 963 track loaders to move materials, load haul trucks, and support earthwork operations.

Responsibilities include setting up stockpiles, assisting with site prep, performing daily inspections, and coordinating with site leads and utility crews to keep production flowing while maintaining safety standards on a busy civil

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience operating heavy wheel loaders or track loaders.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• CAT 930 and CAT 963 experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate CAT 930 wheel loaders for material transport.
• Operate CAT 963 track loaders for rough terrain and grading.
• Load haul trucks and manage stockpiles.
• Assist with site preparation and road smoothing.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with site leads and crews for safe operations.

Skills

Loader operation

CAT equipment

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator – Loader Specialist (CAT 930 & CAT 963)

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Primary Fleet: CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders

Keep the Jobsite Moving – Master Wheels & Tracks!

Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are hiring a Loader Operator for direct placement on high-activity civil construction and earthwork sites in Hagerstown, MD.

In this role, you’ll be at the center of site activity—operating both agile rubber-tired loaders (CAT 930) and heavy-duty track loaders (CAT 963) to handle material transport, loading trucks, feeding utility crews, and rough grading.

Key Responsibilities

• Dual-Machine Operation: Efficiently operate CAT 930 wheel loaders for fast material transport and CAT 963 track loaders for tough terrain, heavy digging, and rough grade work.
• Material & Stockpile Management: Load haul trucks, build and manage stockpiles, move pipe/aggregates, and supply active utility and earthwork crews.
• Site Preparation: Assist with backfilling, clearing site debris, smoothing haul roads, and setting up work zones.
• Daily Inspections: Perform pre-trip and post-trip fluid checks, grease daily wear points, and report maintenance needs to keep iron running smoothly.
• Crew Safety & Communication: Work closely with site leads, truck drivers, and ground crews to maintain seamless, zero-incident site operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of experience operating heavy wheel loaders, track loaders, or heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Driver's License: Valid Driver's License required.
• Equipment Knowledge: Hands-on experience with CAT equipment (specifically CAT 930 wheel loaders and/or CAT 963 track loaders preferred).
• Work Ethic & Safety: Strong jobsite hazard awareness, excellent communication, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.