Heavy Equipment Operator (Experienced Loader Operator)

Join the Hedrick Industries Team

Hedrick Industries is a leading aggregates producer across the Piedmont and Western North Carolina. 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 99 years in North Carolina and remains proudly family owned and operated. Learn more at www.hedrickind.com.

Location:

Norman Sand

407 Yarborough Road

Candor, NC 27229

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator - Experienced Front End Loader Operator

Hourly Pay: $21 to $22 per hour (depending on experience level)

Reports to: Superintendent

Position Summary:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for safely operating the site’s mobile machines like a front end loader while also maintaining equipment functionality through routine preventative maintenance. This position is essential to the everyday operation of the site as the Heavy Equipment Operator - front end loader moves the site’s product from one location to another for processing and/or clean-up. This is a great position for someone who likes to run and manage big machines with a high degree of autonomy.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be eighteen years of age or older

· Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

· Must have TWO years of Heavy Equipment Operator experiencewith front end loader such as CAT 980 and/or 988

· Clean driving record preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operate, drive, and control Heavy Equipment such as a front end loader

· Have complete knowledge of machine settings

· Check and maintain equipment functionality through routine preventative maintenance

· Keep performance records of equipment as needed

· Comply with the company’s safety policies and procedures

· Conduct pre-shift and post-shift evaluations of equipment

· Perform minor repairs and report issues for larger repairs

· Capable of operating equipment in production environment – either meeting production/ stripping goals or loading customer trucks in efficient manner

Success Factors:

• Track-record of being a dependable employee
• Willingness to learn
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to work demanding hours if needed
• Team player and problem solver

Essential Functions, Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

· Pre-employment physical exam and 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.

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

· Or go to the office at Lake Norman Quarry, 6941 Quarry Lane, Stanley, NC 28164 to apply

· Resumes welcomed

· Prior work history list required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years experience do you have operating a front end loader such as a CAT 980 or 988?
• Have you operated a front end loader such as a CAT 980 or 988?

Experience:

• Front end loader: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person