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Afternoon Wheel Loader Operator Jobs in Virginia

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are hiring ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are hiring ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are ...

Turner Mining Group

Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA · On-site

CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks! Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are ...

CRH

Loader Operator

Abingdon, VA · On-site

$20/hr

Loader Operator AMAT Abingdon, Virginia, United States Job ID: 495400 W-L Construction and Paving ... Safely operate a wheel loader to move, stockpile, and load materials in support of asphalt plant ...

LKQ Corporation

Loader Operator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc... * Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals.

LKQ

Loader Operator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc... * Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals.

LKQ

Loader Operator

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Equipment operated may include a wheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc... * Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals.

Lkqcorp

Loader Operator

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.50/hr

Equipment operated may include awheel loader, car crusher, skid loader, backhoe, forklift, etc... * Check fluids each day equipment is used and lubricate equipment at recommended intervals.

CRH

Loader Operator

Abingdon, VA

$20/hr

Loader OperatorJob Summary The Loader Operator is responsible for safely operating a loader to ... Safely operate a wheel loader to move, stockpile, and load materials in support of asphalt plant ...

Adams Construction Company

Loader Operator

Blacksburg, VA

$15.25 - $20/hr

A Loader Operator operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. Moves ...

Adams Construction Company

Loader Operator

Blacksburg, VA · On-site

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

A Loader Operator operates straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle equipped with ... Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel to operate loader. Moves ...

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What is the difference between Afternoon Wheel Loader Operator vs Day Shift Wheel Loader Operator?

AspectAfternoon Wheel Loader OperatorDay Shift Wheel Loader Operator
Work HoursAfternoon shift, typically 2 PM - 10 PMDay shift, typically 6 AM - 2 PM
CertificationsSame as day shift, often requires CDL or OSHA certificationsSame as afternoon shift, often requires CDL or OSHA certifications
Work EnvironmentConstruction sites, mining, or industrial settings during afternoon hoursConstruction sites, mining, or industrial settings during daytime hours
Employer UsageUsed in facilities with 24-hour operations or to cover different shiftsUsed in standard daytime operations

The main difference between an Afternoon Wheel Loader Operator and a Day Shift Wheel Loader Operator is the work hours. Both roles require similar certifications and work in comparable environments, but the shift timing varies to accommodate different operational needs. Both positions are essential for continuous workflow in industries like construction and mining.

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Loader Operator

Front Royal, VA • On-site

Turner Mining Group
Coal, Metals and Minerals Mining • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Loader Specialist (CAT 930 & CAT 963)

Location: Hagerstown, MD

Position Type: Direct Placement (Full-Time, Permanent)

Primary Fleet: CAT 930 Rubber-Tire Loaders & CAT 963 Track Loaders

Keep the Jobsite Moving - Master Wheels & Tracks!

Are you a skilled heavy equipment operator who knows how to keep production rolling? We are hiring a Loader Operator for direct placement on high-activity civil construction and earthwork sites in Hagerstown, MD.

In this role, you'll be at the center of site activity-operating both agile rubber-tired loaders (CAT 930) and heavy-duty track loaders (CAT 963) to handle material transport, loading trucks, feeding utility crews, and rough grading.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dual-Machine Operation: Efficiently operate CAT 930 wheel loaders for fast material transport and CAT 963 track loaders for tough terrain, heavy digging, and rough grade work.
  • Material & Stockpile Management: Load haul trucks, build and manage stockpiles, move pipe/aggregates, and supply active utility and earthwork crews.
  • Site Preparation: Assist with backfilling, clearing site debris, smoothing haul roads, and setting up work zones.
  • Daily Inspections: Perform pre-trip and post-trip fluid checks, grease daily wear points, and report maintenance needs to keep iron running smoothly.
  • Crew Safety & Communication: Work closely with site leads, truck drivers, and ground crews to maintain seamless, zero-incident site operations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience: 2+ years of experience operating heavy wheel loaders, track loaders, or heavy earthmoving equipment.
  • Driver's License: Valid Driver's License required.
  • Equipment Knowledge: Hands-on experience with CAT equipment (specifically CAT 930 wheel loaders and/or CAT 963 track loaders preferred).
  • Work Ethic & Safety: Strong jobsite hazard awareness, excellent communication, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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