Pit Loader Operator - Lehigh Hanson : Job Details

Pit Loader Operator Oaks Corners , New York **AutoReqId:** 14525BR

**Line Of Business:** Aggregates

**Department:** Production

**Primary Location:** Oaks Corners-NY

**Pay Class:** Hourly

**Job Posting:**

**WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE**

* **Sign On Bonus - $2,000!**

* **Health, Dental & Vision Benefits Year-Round**

* **Vacation & Paid Holidays**

* **Opportunities for Winter Work and Learning New Skills**

**LEHIGH HANSON** is seeking a **Pit Loader Operator** for our **Oaks Corners** facility located in New York.

Lehigh Hanson has thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North Americas leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and related construction materials.

Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified **Pit Loader** **Operator** . This position will operate the crusher through PLC automation as well as monitor conveyor belts and related equipment to crush and transport quarry material to appropriate location.

**HERES WHAT YOULL GET TO DO**

This position will be responsible for the operation of mining equipment and/or for operating quarry equipment.

* Operate heavy equipment to maximize productivity and minimize wear and tear

* Recognize and estimate weight when loading trucks and in stock piles

* Perform manual labor in outdoors and all weather conditions

* Conduct all pre and post shift inspections and maintenance on equipment and working environment

* Work on the off shifts and weekends

* Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS**

* Prefer high school diploma or general education (GED)

* Prefer two years of heavy equipment experience

* Open pit mining operations and aggregate products experience is a plus

* MSHA training a plus

* Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

* High School Diploma or equivalent required

* Work Availability - Be available to work six days a week (Monday-Saturday) and occasionally on Sunday.

* We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process. No search firms pleaseLehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

**Employer Statement:** Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled