Loader Operator

Turner Mining Group; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Turner Mining Group is seeking a Loader Operator to run CAT 930 wheel loaders and CAT 963 track loaders on civil construction sites in Hagerstown, MD. You will transport materials, load trucks, stockpile, and support earthwork crews while maintaining safety and daily equipment checks. A valid driver's license and 2+ years' loader experience are required; CAT experience is preferred.

Join a hands-on team focused on productivity, safety, and reliable equipment operation to keep sites moving.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

CAT equipment knowledge

Driver's license

Loader operation experience

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.