Quarry Operator

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials•Calera, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a QUARRY OPERATOR to join our Calera, AL plant. As a Quarry Operator with Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials you will operate, inspect, and maintain quarry equipment and identify, address, and report any equipment issues to the Quarry Supervisor.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 1–year of industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing experience.
Experience operating equipment (e.g., loaders, haul trucks, dozers, backhoes, excavators).
Good organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Knowledgeable in mobile equipment operations, troubleshooting.
Knowledge of Cement manufacturing equipment.
Mechanical/electrical ability.
Able to perform physical labor, good communication abilities and perform job requirements and essential functions.

Responsibilities

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 12 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.