Pit Loader Operator - Under Ground

Rogers • Verona, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Boone Quarry is an underground limestone mine/quarry seeking candidates to fill our need for an underground Pit Loader Operator in Verona, KY. The successful candidate for this role will operate a front-end loader, effectively communicate with management, other operators, and help maintain a safe work environment. 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: Learning and understanding our safety culture and implementing all of Rogers Group’s safety principles without compromise. Safely and efficiently operate a wheeled front-end loader in an underground environment to load haul trucks, feed material to the primary crusher, and/or manage stockpiles. Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment (fluids, grease points, tires, lights, etc.). Communicate with management, plant operators, and other equipment operators to maintain steady production flow. May be called upon at the discretion of the supervisor in charge to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist with other areas as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be able to safely climb up and down ladders or steps to mount or dismount equipment using three points of contact.
• Must be able stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods of time throughout the workday, as required to perform additional job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Self-starter/ ability to work without close supervision
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

• General mechanical knowledge is a plus.
• Previous experience working in a mining environment preferred
• Candidates with mining experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learning and understanding our safety culture and implementing all of Rogers Group’s safety principles without compromise
• Safely and efficiently operate a wheeled front-end loader in an underground environment to load haul trucks, feed material to the primary crusher, and/or manage stockpiles.
• Inspect, clean, and perform basic preventative maintenance on equipment (fluids, grease points, tires, lights, etc.).
• Communicate with management, plant operators, and other equipment operators to maintain steady production flow.
• May be called upon at the discretion of the supervisor in charge to perform any other duties assigned and/or to assist with other areas as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holiday’s including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED