Pit Loader Operator: Safe, Efficient Material Loading

Vulcan Materials Company; Knippa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Knippa, TX is seeking a Pit/Production Loader Operator to safely load materials such as rock and gravel into haul trucks or feeders. The role requires skilled operation of a loader in a mining environment while maintaining productivity and strict safety standards.

The successful candidate will load materials efficiently, perform routine checks, follow supervisor instructions, and collaborate with the production team to meet schedule and tonnage targets.

Qualifications

• Experience operating loaders in mining or quarry environments.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to PPE and procedures.
• Ability to load materials accurately while maintaining load stability.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control the pit loader to load and move materials within the pit area.
• Excavates quarry to maintain face, ramp, and floor conditions.
• Utilize loader controls to lift, tilt, and dump materials into designated areas or trucks.
• Handle attachments (buckets, forks) for various tasks.
• Ensure safe operation and perform routine equipment maintenance checks.
• Load materials efficiently with proper weight distribution and stability.
• Follow loading instructions to meet tonnage targets.
• Report safety concerns or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Awareness

Technical Expertise

Material Handling

Problem Solving

Teamwork and Collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Vulcan Materials Company in Knippa, TX is seeking a Pit/Production Loader Operator to safely load materials such as rock and gravel into haul trucks or feeders. The role requires skilled operation of a loader in a mining environment while maintaining productivity and strict safety standards.

The successful candidate will load materials efficiently, perform routine checks, follow supervisor instructions, and collaborate with the production team to meet schedule and tonnage targets.