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H&K Group

Pit Loader Operator

Hawley, PA · On-site

The Pit Loader Operator loads, unloads, stores, transfers, distributes, and inventories stone products and materials. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely. Why ...

Knife River Corporation

Pit Loader Operator

Boise, ID · On-site

There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Pit Loader Operator position. Air Force: * Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman * Pavement and Construction Equipment ...

Heidelbergmaterials

Pit Loader Operator

Elbridge, NY

$21 - $26/hr

Operate pit loader equipment safely and efficiently to support production * Load haul trucks and manage material flow to maintain consistent output * Perform routine equipment inspections and basic ...

Vulcan Materials Company

Pit Loader

Newnan, GA · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a skilled ...

CRH

Pit Loader Operator

Vinita, OK

$20/hr

Excavate and load materials from pit sites, stockpiles, and batch plants; load trucks as needed. * Maintain a vigilant approach to workplace safety for yourself and your team. * Lift materials ...

Suncore

Pit Loader Operator - Coolidge

Florence, AZ

Overview Join Suncore Construction & Materials' Aggregates Team as a Pit Loader Operator! Ready to work with a leader in the construction materials industry? Suncore is hiring Equipment Operators ...

Suncore

Pit Loader Operator - Coolidge

Florence, AZ

Overview Join Suncore Construction & Materials' Aggregates Team as a Pit Loader Operator! Ready to work with a leader in the construction materials industry? Suncore is hiring Equipment Operators ...

Suncore

Pit Loader Operator - Coolidge

Florence, AZ · On-site

Overview Join Suncore Construction & Materials' Aggregates Team as a Pit Loader Operator! Ready to work with a leader in the construction materials industry? Suncore is hiring Equipment Operators ...

Suncore

Pit Loader Operator - Coolidge

Florence, AZ · On-site

Overview Join Suncore Construction & Materials' Aggregates Team as a Pit Loader Operator! Ready to work with a leader in the construction materials industry? Suncore is hiring Equipment Operators ...

Vulcan Materials Company

Pit Loader

Aragon, GA · On-site

$14 - $17.25/hr

The Pit/Production Loader Operator is responsible for efficiently and safely operating a loader to load materials, such as rock, and gravel into haul trucks or feeder. The role requires a skilled ...

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How much do weekend pit loader operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend pit loader operator in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Pit Loader Operator vs Weekend Heavy Equipment Operator?

AspectWeekend Pit Loader OperatorWeekend Heavy Equipment Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety certifications, equipment-specific trainingHigh school diploma, safety certifications, equipment-specific training
Work EnvironmentMining sites, construction sites, quarriesConstruction sites, mining sites, infrastructure projects
Industry UsageMining, quarrying, constructionConstruction, mining, infrastructure

Both roles require safety certifications and operate heavy machinery in similar environments. The main difference lies in the specific equipment operated: the Weekend Pit Loader Operator focuses on loaders used in mining and quarrying, while the Weekend Heavy Equipment Operator may operate a broader range of machinery across construction and infrastructure projects.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Pit Loader Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 94% Full Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,188 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
Pit Loader Operator

Pit Loader Operator

H&K Group

Hawley, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Overview
Hawley Quarry, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Pit Loader Operator. The Pit Loader Operator loads, unloads, stores, transfers, distributes, and inventories stone products and materials. The ideal candidate is motivated, experienced, and carries out work safely.
Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
  • Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
  • Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Performs all work according to MSHA and H&K Safety policies
  • Perform pre and post trip of equipment every day and fill out daily inspection sheets
  • Starts engine, shifts gears, presses pedals, and turns steering wheel/moves joysticks to operate loader
  • Moves levers to lower and tilt bucket and drives front end loader forward to force bucket into finished product
  • Moves levers to raise and tilt bucket when filled and dumps material into truck or rail
  • Provide excellent customer service to all customers on site
  • Loads rock truck during daily production
  • Maintains haul roads that are smooth and safe
  • Keep stockpiles properly bermed and maintained
  • Ensure product is blended correctly
  • Performs routine maintenance on loader such as lubricating and cleaning
  • General plant maintenance
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Skills, Education, and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR one year of related experience and/or training
    • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience operating heavy equipment
  • Problem solving
  • Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
  • Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience
  • 3 years related experience
  • Strong preference for Loader operation experience
  • Experience working in a quarry, heavy civil construction, or other outdoor industrial setting
  • MSHA or other relevant safety certification

Physical Demands
  • Regularly required to sit
  • Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Regularly reach with hands and arms
  • Frequently required to talk or hear
  • Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities include distance, peripheral, and depth perception

Work Environment
  • Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
  • Regularly exposed to vibration
  • Frequently exposed to fumes and airborne particles
  • Frequently exposed to moving parts
  • Noise level is usually loud

The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.
Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K's strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.
H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.
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