Loader Operator - CAT 930/963 (Direct Hire)

Turner Mining Group; Hagerstown, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Mining Group in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Loader Operator to operate CAT 930 wheel loaders and CAT 963 track loaders on active civil construction sites.

You will load trucks, manage stockpiles, support earthwork crews, and perform safety checks through daily inspections, helping maintain production momentum and safe operations.

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 (CAT 930 & CAT 963 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Dual-machines operation of CAT 930 wheel loaders and CAT 963 track loaders to move materials and support earthwork.
• Load haul trucks, build/manage stockpiles, move pipes/aggregates, and supply crews.
• Assist with site preparation, backfilling, debris clearing, and road preparation.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip fluid checks, grease wear points, and report maintenance needs.
• Coordinate with site leads, truck drivers, and crews to maintain safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Loader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

CAT 930 wheel loaders

CAT 963 track loaders

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.