Pit Loader Operator

Martin Marietta; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Pit Loader Operator to join their team in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role involves safely operating a pit loader while ensuring the quality of product stockpiles. The candidate will perform daily inspections and maintenance, and contribute to site safety by managing traffic flow and operations.

Successful applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, experience with mobile and construction equipment, and a preference for six months of loader operation experience. Join a dedicated team focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is needed to perform the job safely.
• Experience in maintenance and operation of mobile or construction equipment is preferable.
• Prior six months experience in operating a front-end loader is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a pit loader and maintain product quality.
• Conduct daily inspections ensuring adequate safety protocols.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Manage traffic flow and safe operations around site equipment.

Skills

Safety consciousness

Dependability

Motivation

Mobile equipment maintenance

Construction equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pit loader

Excavators

Haul trucks

Job description

What to expect:

Martin Marietta is seeking a Pit Loader Operator to join our team. The ideal individual will be safety conscious, dependable, and motivated. This individual will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Pit Loader and maintaining the quality of product stockpiles. The pit loader will maintain safe working speeds and promote site safety by asserting leadership of truck drivers onsite.

Charlotte Quarry

Charlotte, North Carolina

Hours: 6AM - 5PM, weekends as necessary

A typical day for a(n) Pit Loader Operator may include:

• Operating a pit loader within the company guidelines and safety standards
• Completing daily pre and post inspection of working areas and ensuring they are equipped with adequate berms and roadways
• Performing pre-shift safety inspection on equipment and report needed repairs to the supervisor
• Ensuring safe operations around conveyors, surge piles and crushers
• Performing daily preventative maintenance - tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function
• Maintaining safe traffic flow throughout the site
• Operating other equipment such as excavators and haul trucks in a safe manner as needed
• Aiding in the training of co-workers as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor

You may be a good fit if you:

• Possess a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience to perform the responsibilities associated with this position
• Have experience in the maintenance and operation of mobile equipment, construction equipment and/or equipment used processing plants
• Have six (6) months of experience in the operation and maintenance of a front-end loader (preferred)