General Utility / Dredge Operator

Rogers Group•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson County Stone is an underground limestone mine/quarry seeking a surface General Utility / Dredge Operator for our operation located in Louisville, KY. We offer a competitive pay with health, dental, vision, 401K, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance benefits. We also offer a variety of safety equipment, paid holidays, and paid vacations. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising emphasis on safety excellence, be a self-starter and will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to: Operating a dredge to extract sand from an existing pit. Work in a dynamic environment that requires both technical skills and dedication to safety protocols. General plant/mine labor and clean-up of production areas, including shoveling stone from around conveyors and assist with plant clean up and operations Being trained in various other entry level production positions and fill in as needed during vacations, absences and increased production demand times Operate equipment, including but not limited to: skid steer and loader. Experience is preferred. Report equipment problems and identify them to management. Light maintenance work and maintain the belt lines Complete equipment pre-shift report – if applicable Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

Properly follow all company policies and regulations for safe working procedures and environment
Ability to maintain safe working conditions
Self-motivated individual, must be able to perform required duties without constant supervision
Able to perform a variety of duties, some which may include plant clean-up, maintenance, operating equipment and other duties as assigned
Ability to learn quickly
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust, etc.).
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time throughout the workday, as required to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be willing to work weekends and overtime
Must pass pre-employment drug screen

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operating a dredge to extract sand from an existing pit.
Work in a dynamic environment that requires both technical skills and dedication to safety protocols.
General plant/mine labor and clean-up of production areas, including shoveling stone from around conveyors and assist with plant clean up and operations
Being trained in various other entry level production positions and fill in as needed during vacations, absences and increased production demand times
Operate equipment, including but not limited to: skid steer and loader.
Report equipment problems and identify them to management.
Light maintenance work and maintain the belt lines
Complete equipment pre-shift report – if applicable
Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

health
dental
vision
401K
short term disability
long term disability
life insurance
safety equipment
paid holidays
paid vacations
Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.
Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 holidays throughout the year.
Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period.
Annual performance-based merit increases.