Quarry Operator

Benefits

• Recession Resistant Industry
  
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
  
• Overtime Opportunities
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
  
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
  
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
  
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
  

Overview

Location: Calera, AL

Roles & Responsibilities

• Take a personal interest in personal and team safety. Continuously look for ways to improve safety and assist others to the same.
  
• Inspect all operating equipment each shift, complete inspection sheet and report problems immediately to Quarry Supervisor.
  
• Correct any and all malfunctions or irregularities of operating equipment and safety hazards or report to the Quarry Supervisor if corrections cannot be made.
  
• Regular communication with Quarry Supervisor is required to identify or anticipate issues, allowing quick mitigation or prevention of quarry issues
  
• Do any cleanup that is necessary to have a better and safer working environment.
  
• Utilize all safety equipment, personal or otherwise, required by the company and follow all company guidelines safety standards. Attend all safety meetings as scheduled.
  
• Safe and proper operation of mobile equipment to include, depending on quarry operational requirements, but not limited to front end loaders (993s, 992s, 980s, etc.), haul trucks, dozers, backhoes, excavators, grader, fuel truck, and skid steer loaders. This includes inspection of each piece of mobile equipment. Completion of inspection sheet is required.
  
• Taking accurate and reliable counts of material additions as required.
  
• This job requires shift work, callouts, scheduled and unscheduled overtime, weekend and holiday work. Employee may have work schedule adjusted on short notice. The current rotation is 10 hr. shifts, but this may change as quarry volumes increase or decrease.
  
• Perform any and all tasks assigned by the Quarry Supervisor, Quarry Management, or other Plant management.
  

Educational Requirements:

A High School diploma or GED is required. Knowledgeable in mobile equipment operations, troubleshooting, Cement manufacturing equipment, mechanical/electrical ability, able to perform physical labor, good communication abilities and perform job requirements and essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Communicate effectively with fellow workers and supervisors and be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, volume and convert from standard to metric or metric to standard units.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited guidelines exist. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid Driver's License
  

Get Hired

What to Expect During our Hiring Process

• Background Check
  
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
  
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
  
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)
  
• Paid Orientation
  
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!
  

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