Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Black Mountain, North Carolina

Join the Hedrick Industries Team Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. Crushing and selling sand, stone, and gravel is an exciting and dynamic industry with strong career growth opportunities for employees. Our materials have literally built the communities in which we live

• our schools, roads, hospitals, parks, and homes.

Hedrick Industries has been a flagship American business for 99 years in North Carolina and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.

Location:

842 Old US 70 Hwy, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Job Title:

Yard Loader Operator Hourly Pay:

$22-25/hr, depending on

Experience Position Summary:

The Yard Loader Operator position is a key role at the quarry site in order to maintain inventory and proper stockpiles as well as customer orders. This position makes sure that customer orders get filled in a timely and efficient manner by understanding our products and loading them to stockpiles and trucks. This is a great position for someone who wants to operate large equipment and work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
• Must have a track-record of being a dependable employee
• Must have 1-2 years of experience operating front-end loaders, loading customer trucks
• Preferably have experience with medium size loaders.

For example, CAT 980, CAT 972, Komatsu WA500, John Deere 844, or equivalent.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for knowing aggregate products
• Loads customer trucks in efficient, safe, and accurate manner
• Maintains stockpiles as needed
• Communicates with customer truck drivers to ensure quality and timely service
• Operates yard loader within the company guidelines and safety standards
• Performs daily pre-shift inspection of equipment and report needed repairs to the supervisor
• Performs preventative maintenance procedures such as lubrication and is responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
• Aides in the training of co-workers as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Success Factors:

• Self-starter
• Versatile and adaptable to adjust to the needs of the business
• Openness to learn how to operate various types of mobile equipment
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills

Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Pre-employment physical exam and drug screening
• Able to work outdoors in most weather conditions
• Able to work in a physically rigorous work environment. Position may involve walking, standing, sitting, bending, and climbing stairs. Performance Standards At Hedrick, we operate by these core values:
• Safety
• Committed to high standards for personal safety
• Productivity
• Committed to an honest day's work
• Reliability
• Dependability in supporting the company and the team
• Positive Mindset
• Individually being flexible, versatile, and able to support the operation in multiple ways As a company we also value our customers and our communities. We are dedicated to supporting the regions in which we operate. Total Rewards Job Benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) Savings Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Holiday Bonus
• Hedrick Incentive Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Work Boot Reimbursement Program
• Ongoing career development and training

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00

• $25.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): What types of heavy equipment have you operated?

Experience:

loading customer trucks: 1 year (Required) operating medium front-end loaders: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person