Job: Pit Load Operator

Job Description

Job Type: Hourly

Wage: $25.40-$33.90/hr. 

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating a Pit Loader. Daily pre and post inspection of working area safely maintaining work areas with adequate berms and roadways. Follow correct loading practices. Maintaining quality of product stockpiles. Safe work around conveyors and surge piles at all times. Maintain safe working speeds and promote leadership of truck drivers. Assist in maintenance of loader and preforming daily preventative maintenance on loader. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor; participate in safety inspections and plant safety program.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritizes SAFETY, then QUALITY, followed by PRODUCTION.
• Will take an active role in the plant safety initiatives.
• Ensures a safe work environment for self and others at all times.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance - tire pressure, oil, grease, diesel fuel, hoses for leaks and all moving parts for proper function
• Assist with training of co-workers as needed
• Daily Pre and Post Inspections of work area
• Safe Loading and dumping operations around conveyors and surge piles
• Maintain Adequate roadways
• Proper quality control for product stockpiles
• Maintain safe traffic flow on yard
• Participates in other tasks required by supervisor

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience required
• Must be safety conscious, dependable, motivated and possess a positive attitude in working with others as a team
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check
• Must be able to use hand tools and grease gun to perform all phases of loader maintenance
• Six months of experience in operation and maintenance of a front-end loader preferred
• Maintain leadership in Yard Operations
• Must be able to operate loaders 988 size or larger. 

Physical Requirements

• Must have hand-eye coordination and vision to safely operate mobile equipment
• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protection
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to lift 25 pounds
• Willing and able to use shovel when required
• Willing to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Able to work from elevated platforms
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical/drug/alcohol test.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective coordination and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Understand team-based management
• Mechanical knowledge
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Our Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Pension Plan
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs ...and many more

Compensation: 

We are excited to share the base hourly range for this position is $25.40 - $33.90. The offered compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will take into consideration the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role is representative of the total reasonable pay range for the role and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation and bonus opportunities we also offer a competitive benefits package (more information on benefits listed above)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.