The Sales/Yard Loader is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a front-end loader (typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant environment. The primary focus of this role is to load finished products into customer trucks while maintaining the integrity of product stockpiles. As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First" culture by managing traffic flow, asserting leadership over visiting drivers, and performing essential preventative maintenance to keep equipment and yard operations running smoothly.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Safely operate heavy-duty front-end loaders to move raw materials from stockpiles to customer vehicles, ensuring accurate weight distribution and material types.
- Regulate the flow of materials to and from conveyors, surge piles, chutes, and storage bins to maximize plant production.
- Maintain the quality and separation of various product stockpiles to prevent contamination and ensure environmental compliance.
- May assist in operating other mobile equipment as needed, including excavators or skid steers.
- Maintain safe working speeds and manage the flow of external truck drivers and equipment within the yard to prevent accidents.
- Strictly adhere to all MSHA/OSHA regulations and Martin Marietta’s internal 24/7 Safe culture policies.
- Conduct daily pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections of the equipment and the working area, ensuring the presence of adequate berms and clear roadways.
- Ensure safe operations around high-risk areas such as conveyors, crushers, and steep surge piles.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance (PMs), including checking tire pressure, oil levels, and diesel fuel, and greasing all moving parts daily.
- Use standard operating procedures to identify and report equipment malfunctions, leaks, or mechanical issues to the maintenance team or supervisor.
- Keep the loading area, roadways, and plant floor clean by shoveling, sweeping, and removing debris to ensure a professional and safe environment.
- Maintain a professional and helpful attitude when interacting with external drivers and customers, adapting to various personalities and needs.
- Accurately complete daily pre-shift inspection reports, maintenance logs, and (if applicable) customer ticketing or weighing via the scale house.
- Communicate effectively via CB radio or hand signals with plant operators and co-workers to coordinate vehicle movements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma, GED, or relevant experience
Work Experience
6 months to 1 year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a front-end loader preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Road specifications and slopes
Familiarity with heavy equipment components
Mechanical aptitude
Troubleshooting
OSHA and MSHA regulations
Time management
The base range for this position is $24.00-$50.00 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary). The offered base hourly compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range 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, we also offer a competitive benefits package for full time employees (more information on benefits listed below).
At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of benefits, depending on union classification which could include medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; life, AD&D and disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.
Part time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan and receive a company match. In addition, they are eligible to start accruing service for the pension plan.
