Pit Loader Operator

Martin-Marietta-1798b2fd; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta seeks a Pit Loader Operator to join our team at Clarks Quarry in New Bern, NC. The role focuses on safely and efficiently operating a pit loader and maintaining quality stockpiles, while promoting site safety and leading by example with truck drivers onsite.

Ideal candidates are safety conscious, dependable, and motivated, with related experience in mobile/construction equipment and a high school diploma or GED. Training will cover all company guidelines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating mobile/construction equipment preferred.
• Able to perform pre- and post-shift inspections and report maintenance needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate a pit loader safely and efficiently within company guidelines.
• Perform daily pre- and post-inspections of work areas and ensure berms/roadways are adequate.
• Conduct pre-shift safety checks on equipment and report needed repairs.
• Maintain safe operations around conveyors, surge piles, and crushers.
• Perform daily preventative maintenance (tires, oil, grease, diesel, hoses).
• Support training of co-workers as needed and assist in other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Dependability

Motivation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Front-end Loader

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)