What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Loader Operator position at Martin Marietta?
A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.
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What to expect:
Watauga, TN
Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Saturdays as needed*
Equipment: CAT 988G wheel loader
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.
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)
In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
Medical- Prescription Drug
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- 401(k) with Company matching
- Pension
- Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability Options
- Employee Life Insurance
- Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Direct Deposit Payroll
- Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
- College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
- Matching Gift Program
- New Auto Purchase Discount Plans
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
