Loader Operator

About the role

Amrize, a leading supplier of quality, construction building materials in the United States, has immediate openings for a Loader Operator to support operations at the Quarry located in Rockville, MD. The primary responsibility of a Loader Operator at a quarry is responsible for operating heavy equipment to load, move, and stockpile rock and materials safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate front-end loaders to move, load, and stockpile materials
• Load raw materials into haul trucks, hoppers, or crushers
• Inspect equipment daily and report mechanical issues
• Maintain safe working distances around trucks and personnel
• Manage material flow to prevent production delays
• Keep work areas clean and free of debris
• Follow site safety rules and MSHA regulations
• Communicate with supervisors and other equipment operators
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Required Work Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience operating front-end loaders or similar heavy equipment, preferably in a quarry or aggregate environment
• Strong knowledge of safe equipment operation and compliance with MSHA and site safety regulations
• Proven ability to load and move materials efficiently while maintaining production standards
• Experience performing daily equipment inspections and reporting maintenance issues
• Able to work collaboratively with supervisors, truck drivers, and plant personnel
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining a safe work environment
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong attention to detail and situational awareness

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day