Equipment Operator - Aggregates

Chaney Enterprises•Stony Creek, VA

2d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Equipment Operator — Aggregates is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment in support of mining and aggregate production. The role maintains material flow from raw extraction through processing and loading, while ensuring equipment, materials, and the plant site remain safe, clean, and compliant. The position contributes to operational throughput, regulatory compliance, and the organization’s safety culture. The role is primarily outdoor and field-based, with regular exposure to dust and particulates, fumes and odors, fuels, greases, lubricants, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise. Routine travel is not required, although occasional equipment operation or relocation between company sites may be needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment, including excavators, backhoes, and dozers, in a mining, quarry, construction, or aggregate production environment.
Knowledge of sand, gravel, and aggregate products and the processes associated with their extraction and processing.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally with supervisors, team members, and other site personnel.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn and use mobile applications on iPad and iPhone platforms and company-designated software.
Ability to read and interpret site plans to guide material placement and equipment operation.
Ability to accurately complete daily inspection reports and required regulatory or incident documentation.
Ability to work safely outdoors with exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and elevated noise levels.

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification.
Familiarity with site plan reading and material layout interpretation in an aggregate or mining context.
High school diploma or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

Operate excavators, backhoes, dozers, and other approved heavy equipment to move bulk materials between mine sites, storage areas, and processing zones.
Feed conveyors, hoppers, and chutes with aggregate materials and load trucks or railcars according to production schedules and site requirements.
Maintain separate and organized stockpiles of material types using knowledge of aggregate classifications and current site plans.
Monitor aggregate and raw material inventory, maintain hopper levels, and notify the manager of impending material shortages.
Stockpile excess raw material for future processing and break oversized rocks to a manageable size as needed.
Conduct pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections, complete daily inspection reports, and report mechanical deficiencies or safety concerns.
Follow equipment safety procedures and incident reporting protocols; immediately notify the manager and Safety Department about accidents, injuries, or observed hazards.
Comply with company safety rules and governmental regulations, including proper use of required personal protective equipment.
Follow environmental regulations and promptly remediate spills, debris, or excess material accumulations that could create compliance concerns.
Secure and lock assigned equipment at the end of each shift or as directed, including removing keys to prevent unauthorized use.
Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of assigned equipment and the plant site.
Communicate with supervisors, team members, and dispatch personnel to coordinate material flow, equipment availability, and operational priorities.