Pit Loader Operator

Join the Hedrick Industries Team

Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Southeast. 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 100 years and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.

Location:

842 Old US Highway 70

Black Mountain, NC 28711

Position Summary:

The Pit Operator is an important position at the quarry site that drives to efficiently meet production requirements. This position runs a large excavator or loader and moves material around the quarry for processing and sales. The Pit Operator must keep safety top of mind when operating by performing pre-shift inspections and preventative maintenance on the equipment. This position is great for someone who prefers to work alone.

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

· High level of comfort running large excavator and/or loader safely and efficiently to meet production requirements

· Able to handle stress and responsibility that accompanies position

· Load materials to ensure proper finished product quality at processing plant

· Maintain smooth loading surface on haul road for haul trucks in pit area (for hard rock)

· Operate excavator and/or loader within the company guidelines and safety standards

· Perform 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

· Aide 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 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. Job may require crouching, stooping, or crawling.

· Able to lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.

· Able to climb steps/ladders

· Able to sit for hours

· Able to shovel material

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

To Apply

· Either respond to this job posting

· Resumes welcomed

· Prior work history list required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Loader operation: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

- Black Mountain, NC 28711 (Required)

Work Location: In person