Scraper/Loader Operator (Days) | Linn, TX area
Description
Are you ready to start a new career with a LEADER in the industry and WORLD CLASS team!
- Competitive hourly pay with OT opportunities
- Annual Pay Increases
- PTO Available as of DAY ONE
- Opportunities to grow with company
- Guaranteed to be home every day
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee Pension plan (at no cost to employees)
- Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the immediate direction of supervisor, the scraper operator safely operates heavy equipment to move, haul, or scrape/grade the earth. Your job duties can also include scraping and spreading the earth, carrying large amounts of dirt to another location, oiling and calibrating machinery, and smoothing roads. Other plant operation duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Must be able to or willing to learn to operate all other mobile equipment, including: bulldozers, backhoes, and tractors for moving large amounts of material
- Attach different types of blades or attachments depending on job
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and manufacturer’s instruction
- Perform pre-shift safety inspection on the vehicle systems, equipment and accessories
- Perform preventative maintenance and service mobile equipment
- Report needed repairs to supervision
- Ensure cargo is properly loaded according to safety requirements
- Responsible for good housekeeping of equipment
- Assist in plant maintenance and repairs
- Assist with operation of other equipment as needed
- Adhere to MSHA and plant safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Perform duties with minimum supervision
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of heavy construction equipment
- 3-5 years’ experience operating heavy mobile equipment preferred
- Experience with a variety of hand tools
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must be able to work 12 hour shifts, possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed
- Must be able to read equipment operating manual
- Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report
- Must be able to communicate over CB radio or with hand signals and warning sounds, with coworkers regarding movement of vehicles and mobile equipment
- Possess basic mathematical aptitude to complete daily reports
- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment
- Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner
- Must be able to read and interpret gauges
- Proven ability to work in a TEAM environment
- Must be able to work irregular shifts and work days/nights and weekends
- Must be able to wear all required safety equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have good hand/eye coordination and be able to operate hand/foot controls
- Possess good vision to perceive depth at close range and distances up to 150 feet
- Must be able to climb on and off equipment to operate and service
- Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel in limited space in cab of vehicle
- Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day
- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around mobile equipment
- Capable of lifting up to 50 lb.
- Must work outside in all weather conditions consistent with extreme ambient temperatures: heat, cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions
- Must be able to work at various heights
WORKING CONDITIONS
Larger equipment is typically air conditioned. There will be times when outside assignments may require periods of work in all weather conditions-heat, cold, wet or dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dBs.
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.