Pit Loader Operator

Martin Marietta; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta in New Bern, NC, is seeking a Pit Loader Operator to join our team. Safety-conscious, dependable and motivated, you will operate a pit loader and help maintain quality stockpiles while promoting site safety and efficiency.

Typical day includes pre/post inspections, safe operation around conveyors and crushers, routine maintenance, and assisting training of co-workers. A High School Diploma or GED is required; front-end loader experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating mobile equipment and processing plants preferred.
• Six months of front-end loader experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a pit loader per company guidelines and safety standards.
• Perform daily pre- and post-inspections of work areas and equipment.
• Maintain safe traffic flow and operate around conveyors, surge piles and crushers.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance and check for leaks or wear.
• Assist in training co-workers and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Front-end loader operation

Safety awareness

Site leadership

Equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pit loader equipment

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.

Clarks Quarry

New Bern, NC

Hours: 7AM 5PM, weekends as necessary

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

• Operating a pit loader within the company guidelines and safety standards
• Completing daily pre and post inspection of working areas and ensures they are equipped with adequate berms and roadways
• Performing pre-shift safety inspection on equipment and reports 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)