Pit Loader Operator - Safe, Efficient Quarry Loading

Vulcan Materials Company; Uvalde (TX); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vulcan Materials Company in Texas seeks a Pit/Production Loader Operator to safely operate a loader in a mining environment, loading rock and gravel into trucks while meeting production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment checks, and teamwork with the production crew to optimize loading and minimize downtime. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior loader experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; trade school in equipment operation is desired.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Prior loader operating experience is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Operate and control the pit loader to load and move materials within the pit area.
• Excavates quarry to maintain face, ramp and floor conditions including safety berms.
• Utilize loader controls to lift, tilt, and dump materials into designated areas or trucks/conveyors.
• Handle attachments (buckets, forks, etc.) as needed for various tasks.
• Ensure the safe operation of the loader and perform routine equipment maintenance checks.
• Load materials efficiently, maintaining appropriate weight distribution and stability.
• Follow loading instructions to meet required tonnage targets.
• Handle materials with care to prevent spills or damage to equipment.
• Adhere to safety regulations and wear PPE.
• Maintain awareness of surroundings to prevent accidents.
• Report safety concerns or equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Collaborate with the production team to load according to schedule.
• Optimize loading processes to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Communicate with truck drivers or conveyors to coordinate loading.
• Perform thorough pre- and post-operation checks of the pit loader.
• Report maintenance needs to the maintenance department.
• Maintain records of materials loaded and unloaded; complete logs as required.
• May direct and train others to operate and maintain the loader.

Kenntnisse

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Technical expertise

Material handling

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

Jobbeschreibung

Vulcan Materials Company in Texas seeks a Pit/Production Loader Operator to safely operate a loader in a mining environment, loading rock and gravel into trucks while meeting production targets.

The role emphasizes safety, equipment checks, and teamwork with the production crew to optimize loading and minimize downtime. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; prior loader experience is preferred.