Pit Loader Operator - Burnet, TX

Pit Loader Operator - Burnet, TX Burnet , Texas **AutoReqId:** 14446BR

**Line Of Business:** Aggregates

**Department:** Production

**Primary Location:** Burnet-TX

**Pay Class:** Hourly

**Job Posting:**

**WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING**

Were Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have 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.

We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects.

Were a tight knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible and down-to-earth. We dont ask you to fit in to our culture. We invite you to add to it.

**HERES WHAT YOULL GET TO DO**

Lehigh Hanson is seeking a qualified **Pit Load Operator** . 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

This position will be based at Burnet, Texas.

**HERES WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR**

* 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

**BRING YOUR HUMBLE OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LETS ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER!**

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 please

Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace

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