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Yard Loader Operator
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What they do
An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.
$52,448 / year median in Florida
+16% projected growth
Job Description
What to expect: 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. Hours are 5:30 am - 3:30 pm including weekends and overtime 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)