Description Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a utilities loader operator ... Academy CAT Simulators Classroom Training Professional Development Safety Training First Aid ...
Description Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a utilities loader operator ... Academy CAT Simulators Classroom Training Professional Development Safety Training First Aid ...
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) Equipment Operator is ...
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) Equipment Operator is ...
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
Hot Pit Loader Operator - Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN · On-site
$25/hr
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
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Hot Pit Loader Operator - Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN · On-site
$25/hr
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
Hot Pit Loader Operator - Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN · On-site
$25/hr
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
Hot Pit Loader Operator - Jackson, TN
Jackson, TN · On-site
$25/hr
This position will operate CAT 980 size loaders (10 cubic yard bucket or larger) and a Slag Pot carrier with a 621 size tractor hauling liquid Slag. (MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE) * Equipment Operator ...
Utility- Loader Operator
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Utilities Loader Operator Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a utilities ... CAT Simulators * Classroom Training * Professional Development * Safety Training * First Aid ...
Utility- Loader Operator
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Utilities Loader Operator Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a utilities ... CAT Simulators * Classroom Training * Professional Development * Safety Training * First Aid ...
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
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The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
Yard Loader
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
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Yard Loader
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... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
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The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
Asphalt Plant Loader Operator
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The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
Yard Loader
Clarkdale, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Yard Loader
Clarkdale, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Asphalt Plant Loader Operator
Golden, CO · On-site
$34.01/hr
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
Asphalt Plant Loader Operator
Golden, CO · On-site
$34.01/hr
The Equipment Operator II is expected to possess a higher degree of technical proficiency ... Operate heavy front-end loaders (e.g., Cat 980 or 988 series) to feed cold feed bins * Organize and ...
Sales Loader
$28 - $40/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Sales Loader
$28 - $40/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Sales Loader
Brighton, CO · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
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Sales Loader
Brighton, CO · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
New
Sales Loader
Brighton, CO · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Sales Loader
Brighton, CO · On-site
$28 - $40/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Yard Loader
Clarkdale, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Yard Loader
Clarkdale, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Yard Loader
Clarkdale, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
Yard Loader
Clarkdale, AZ · On-site
$16.75 - $21.75/hr
... typically ranging from CAT 982 to CAT 988 sizes) within an aggregate sales yard or plant ... As a frontline representative of Martin Marietta, the Loader Operator ensures a "Safety First ...
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Responsibilities / Job Duties: • Operate 966 CAT loader and bobcat to manage stockpile of ... of the coke operating system to ensure proper inventory levels, safe product movement, and ...
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Job description
Description
Hoopaugh Grading Company, LLC ("HGC") is actively seeking a utilities loader operator. This position will be under the direction and supervision of a foreman or superintendent and will work with a team of other construction professionals. The job description noted below is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the employee a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position.
What You Bring:
Safely unload truckloads of pipe and precast structures.
Hook and rig pipe and structures for pipe layer.
Keep job site clean of trash and debris.
Safely load and move stone and material around job site.
Utilize HGC's Core Values in daily duties.
Communicate professionally with everyone on site, including but not limited to supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients and vendor partners.
Understand, interpret and follow goals and directions from a foreman or superintendent
Maintain attendance at work, including presence at work during regular work hours or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent. Acceptance of overtime assignments also may be required in order to operational needs.
Maintain a clean inside of all equipment.
Understand and interpret why tasks are assigned to the loader.
Demonstrate mastery of the pipe installation process
Maintain a clean and organized lay down area.
Attend training at HGC Academy .
Other Duties & Responsibilities
Perform other various assignments as assigned, including but not limited to: assisting in other roles on the crew.
What our team needs from you:
Must be willing to learn.
Experience running a Rubber Tire Loader.
Must be familiar with utility staking for staging materials.
Must be familiar with OSHA Trenching and Shoring requirements.
One (1) year or more of industry-related experience is required for this position.
Must be willing to work Monday through Friday 7AM-5:30PM, or other schedule as may be assigned by the foreman or superintendent, as well as Saturdays when needed.
Must be able to understand site goals and direction.
Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and teammates.
Ability to understand site goals and direction.
Must pass a pre-employment drug and background screening.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Essential Physical Demands of Work Environment, With or Without a Reasonable Accommodation
Able to stand/sit for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, kneel, walk, bend, crouch, lift, and crawl as required to perform essential duties.
Able to climb on and off equipment safely while maintaining three (3) points of contact.
Able to lift, carry, and hold building materials, tools, and supplies
Able to maintain constant alertness and situational awareness while on the job site.
Able to perform job responsibilities outdoors, in all types of weather conditions.
Able to communicate audibly and visually while exposed to varying levels of noise, dust and substances commonly found on construction sites.
Able to use hands, arms, and feet for repetitive lifting and carrying of construction materials.
Able to lift 20 lbs on an occasional basis
Able to lift 80 lbs on an infrequent basis
Any other physical demand the assigned duties require.
What's in it for you:
Competitive Pay (based on experience)
Medical Insurance
Free Access to a Health & Wellness Coach
Short-Term Disability
Group Term Life
Voluntary Dental, Vision & Life Insurances
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Paid Vacation, Holidays, Bereavement & Maternity/Paternity Leave
Signature 35-Hour Guarantee
Profit Sharing Program
Employee Owned Company (ESOP)
Free Training Programs at the HGC Academy
CAT Simulators
Classroom Training
Professional Development
Safety Training
First Aid Training
HGC operates in a 65-mile radius from Charlotte, North Carolina. By applying for this position, you acknowledge our operation radius and understand your commute could reach up to one (1) hour. Teammates are asked to move job sites as project needs change and occasionally report to the HGC Academy for training. All applicants to whom a conditional offer of employment is made shall undergo and pass a pre-employment screening including drug test, background check, and a fit for duty exam prior to beginning work. HGC is a drug-free workplace.
HGC is an industry-recognized, award-winning provider of construction services driven by our commitment to providing quality turn-key sitework packages for large industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Voted one of the Charlotte Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2019 and 2021-2024 as well as the Charlotte Observer's Top Workplaces from 2018-2024, we strive to provide a friendly work environment that encourages productivity while promoting teamwork, education, safety and the well-being of our teammates on every level.
HGC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, color, disability, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran, genetic information, status or any other basis prohibited by law. HGC is a drug-free workplace.
About Hoopaugh Grading
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Industry
Construction
Company size
501 - 1,000 Employees
Headquarters location
Charlotte, NC, US
Year founded
1953