Martin Marietta

Dozer/Loader Operator (NightShift) | Merkel, TX

Merkel, TX

About This Job

COME WORK FOR A ROCK SOLID TEAM!

What we offer:

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Competitive Hourly Pay for Experience with annual performance increases

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PTO Available as of DAY ONE

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401(k) plan with company match

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Employee Pension Plan (FREE to employees)

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Full Medical, Health & Wellness Benefits start on FIRST DAY

Position Summary

Under the immediate direction of the Plant Management Team, the Loader Operator is responsible for operating mobile equipment while moving raw materials from stockpile to train and loading finished products into customer trucks. Additional responsibilities include maintaining roadways and loading areas for designated business unit. This position also requires rail yard switching, preparing rail-cars for loading and performing some track and equipment inspection/maintenance.

This position is located in our Merkel Plant, Night Shift

Requirements

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Operates various mobile equipment, including motor graders, track mobiles, and haul units

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Performs daily pre-shift inspections on equipment

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Performs preventative maintenance on service mobile equipment. Reports needed repairs to Coordinator

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Follows safety rules, regulations and procedures as set forth by the MSHA/OSHA & policies

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Provides relief in other plant operations such as rail unloading, maintenance, quality control, and scale house

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Demonstrates a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level toward teammates, peers, and customers

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Responsible for maintaining quality of all products

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Assist with equipment and plant repairs, maintenance and housekeeping as needed

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Other duties as requested by management

Preferred Education and Experience

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High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred

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1 - 3 years heavy equipment operating experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Must be able to complete pre-shift inspection report

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Must be able to work irregular shifts and work days/nights and weekends as required

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Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate in the English language

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Must be able to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, read and interpret gauges and ratios and read a variety of manuals

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Must have base competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job including methods, materials, tools and operation of large power equipment used in grounds and maintenance work and health and safety regulations

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Must have the knowledge to perform technical tasks with the potential to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions

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Ability to establish effective and diverse working relationships with other employees and general public.

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Ability to solve and identify problems, select action plans, and make independent moderate to significant interpretations concerning decisions of the job

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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and work independently with little direction

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Must have the ability to plan, organize and prepare accurate records and be a self-starter with ability to work with little or no supervision

Physical Requirements

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Must be able to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protection

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Must have the physical ability to climb stairs to a height of 100 ft. and work at this height

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Must have the physical ability to operate radio, CB radio, computer and other equipment as required

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Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around all areas of equipment

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Lift up to 50 lbs

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Must be able to walk across steep/rough terrain

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Must be able to sit and operate equipment for long periods up to 10+ hours per day

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Ability to use hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.

Working Conditions

Will work in varied outdoor environments (in all weather conditions - heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions). Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 90 dbs. The incumbent will be exposed to cement, clay, limestone, shale, and other raw materials and various chemicals, solvents and lubricant.

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