Laborer

Kentucky Aggregate•Salem, KY

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cumberland River Quarry in Salem, Kentucky is recruiting a Laborer. The role involves operating and inspecting quarry equipment and plants, recognizing malfunctions, and following the applicable safety standards and operating procedures. Employees are expected to complete duties to their supervisor’s satisfaction, maintain good attendance and a positive attitude, act responsibly to minimize property damage, and communicate and work effectively with quarry personnel. This may be a safety-sensitive position involving equipment operation or proximity to operating equipment, work over or adjacent to water, work at heights, or assignments regulated by a license, credential, or contract.

Requirements

Signed off on both 50- and 100-ton haul trucks.
Signed off on a water truck.
Signed off on a skid steer, backhoe, and man lift.
General knowledge of the scalping plant and wash plant.
Ability to inspect plant equipment and recognize malfunctions before startup and during operation.
Competency in safety standards and operating procedures for each area.
Good attendance record and a positive attitude toward the job.
Responsible conduct with minimal to no property damage incidents; incidents are subject to management review.
Ability and desire to work 12-hour shifts.
Willingness and flexibility to work weekends or overtime as needed.
Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting items up to 50 pounds.
Ability and desire to work in inclement conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and perform repetitive bending and stooping when required.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with all quarry personnel.
Motivation and ability to work as a self-starter.
Willingness to work night shift.

Responsibilities

Operate 50- and 100-ton haul trucks, a water truck, skid steer, backhoe, and man lift, subject to being signed off on each.
Inspect the scalping and wash plants and recognize malfunctions before startup and during operation.
Follow safety standards and operating procedures in each work area.
Complete job duties to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
Maintain good attendance and work responsibly to minimize property damage incidents.
Perform manual labor, including lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Climb ladders and stairs and perform repetitive bending and stooping when required.
Work 12-hour shifts and be willing to work weekends or overtime as needed.
Be willing to work night shift and in inclement conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Communicate effectively and work well with quarry personnel.