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Loader Operator (RT & TK)

Strasburg, VA

$15.50 - $20.25/hr

Operate rubber tire or track loader * Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks * Daily cleaning of equipment * Report deficiencies to foreman ...

Ability to handle equipment such as Fork-lift, Back-hoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Skid steer Loader, Track Loader, and Rubber tiel loader * Ability to tolerate heights without fear. * Ability to ...

Loader Operator (RT & TK)

Lorton, VA

$18 - $23.50/hr

Operate rubber tire or track loader * Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks * Daily cleaning of equipment * Report deficiencies to foreman ...

Loader Operator (RT & TK)

Fairfax, VA

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Operate rubber tire or track loader * Perform general maintenance including greasing, checking fluid levels, and cleaning of tracks * Daily cleaning of equipment * Report deficiencies to foreman ...

Ability to handle equipment such as Fork-lift, Back-hoe, Excavator, Roller, Dozer, Skid steer Loader, Track Loader, and Rubber tiel loader * Ability to tolerate heights without fear. * Ability to ...

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How much do track loader jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for track loader in the United States is $17.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Track Loader, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Track Loader, you need experience in operating heavy machinery, a high school diploma or equivalent, and often a valid equipment operator certification. Familiarity with GPS guidance systems, basic maintenance tools, and safety protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, strong spatial awareness, and effective communication skills help operators work safely and efficiently on construction sites. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring safe equipment operation, minimizing downtime, and contributing to project success.

What are some common challenges faced by Track Loaders on construction sites, and how can they be managed?

Track Loaders often work in dynamic construction environments where space is limited and ground conditions can vary significantly. Common challenges include operating safely on uneven or muddy terrain, coordinating with other heavy machinery, and ensuring loads are balanced to prevent equipment tipping. Effective communication with site supervisors and other operators, along with regular equipment inspections, helps manage these challenges and maintain safety. Staying up-to-date with safety protocols and continuously improving operating skills are also essential for success in this role.

What are track loaders?

Track loaders are heavy construction machines equipped with tracks instead of wheels and a large front bucket, designed for digging, loading, and moving materials on rough or uneven terrain. They combine the capabilities of a bulldozer and a loader, making them versatile for tasks such as excavation, land clearing, and material handling. Track loaders are commonly used in construction, landscaping, and demolition projects due to their stability and ability to operate in challenging ground conditions.

What is the difference between Track Loader vs Skid Steer Loader?

FeatureTrack LoaderSkid Steer Loader
MobilityUses tracks for movement, suitable for rough terrainUses wheels, more maneuverable on flat surfaces
Work EnvironmentIdeal for uneven, muddy, or soft groundBest on hard, even surfaces
CredentialsOperator certifications often similarOperator certifications often similar
UsageHeavy-duty construction, forestry, and rough terrain tasksLandscaping, material handling, and light construction

In summary, Track Loaders are equipped with tracks, making them better suited for rough, uneven terrain, while Skid Steer Loaders are wheeled and excel on hard, flat surfaces. Both require similar operator certifications and are used across construction and landscaping industries.

More about Track Loader jobs
What states have the most Track Loader jobs? States with the most job openings for Track Loader jobs include:
Infographic showing various Track Loader job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,404 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Track Loader Operator

Track Loader Operator

William A. Hazel, Inc.

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


William A. Hazel rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

William A. Hazel, Inc., a total site development contractor for over 60 years, is looking for a Track Loader Operator for our Pipe Crew. This is one of many construction jobs in Virginia we are currently hiring for at our office in Chantilly, VA.
This position reports to and is under the direction of foreman or superintendent. William A. Hazel, Inc., operates all over the Northern Virginia Area. By applying to this position, you acknowledge and understand you may be required to commute to job sites.
Essential Functions
  • Start engine, shift gears, and press pedals with feet to operate loader. Move levers to lower and tilt bucket and drive front end loader forward to force bucket into bulk material. Move levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled, drive vehicle to work site, and move levers to dump material.
  • Uses pipe forks to load and unload materials - pipe, cement, block, etc.
  • Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning, including the tracks in applicable weather.

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Less than high school education required. Up to one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education experience. Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The work environment charachteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborn particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
Benefits• Paid time off, health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Education assistance
• 401k/matching
To apply to our construction jobs in Virginia we are currently hiring for, fill out the application which is linked to on the right hand side of the page and we will be in touch.
William A. Hazel, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.