Yard Loader Operator

Martin Marietta; Maiden (NC); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Full time

Job summary

Martin Marietta is seeking a Yard Loader for Maiden Quarry in Maiden, North Carolina. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and motivation to maintain stockpile quality while safely operating a yard loader and supporting site operations.

Typical duties include inspections, equipment checks, and assisting with training while maintaining safe traffic flow and complying with site safety standards.

Qualifications

• Safety-conscious and dependable worker capable of following site rules.
• Experience operating mobile/construction equipment and equipment used in processing plants.
• Front-end loader experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate the yard loader within safety standards and company guidelines.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections of working areas and ensure berms and roadways are adequate.
• Report needed repairs to the supervisor after safety checks.
• Maintain safe operations around conveyors, surge piles and crushers.
• Conduct daily preventative maintenance (tires, oil, grease, diesel, hoses) and check moving parts.
• Maintain quality of product stockpiles and safe site traffic flow.
• Assist in training coworkers as needed.

Skills

Safety conscious

Dependable

Motivated

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Front-end loader

Job description

Martin Marietta is seeking a Yard Loader 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 Yard Loader and maintaining the quality of product stockpiles. The Yard Loader operator will maintain safe working speeds and promote site safety by asserting leadership of truck drivers onsite.

Maiden Quarry

Maiden, North Carolina

Hours: 7AM - 4PM, weekends as necessary

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

• Operating the yard 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 the quality of product stockpiles
• 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 experience in the operation and maintenance of a front-end loader (preferred)