Heavy Equipment Operator, Quarry

Minerals Technologies•Canaan, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The basic purpose of this position is to run all necessary equipment and processes in the quarry operation. In doing so, identify color of stone needed, drill holes for explosives and assist with blasting process, break rocks down to crushable size, load trucks with stone, transport stone from areas of the quarry, and run the stone through the crusher. The Quarry Technician position is a continuum beginning at Quarry Technician and progressing through Quarry Technician 4 as skills are gained. Level is determined through the use of training checklist and the accumulation of points as skills are gained. Employees may be assigned to perform any task for which they have been qualified. Employees may also be assigned to positions for which they are working to become qualified as a portion of the training process. The duties for all grandfathered Quarry production positions also fall within the scope of this job description.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
CDL License required.
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Ability to operate, monitor, and adjust equipment, including commercial motor vehicles
Have manual dexterity, use repetitive motions, regularly sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, squat, climb and twist
Select and use appropriate equipment/tools to accomplish job duties
Follow all instructions and other oral/written information
Visually inspect equipment/work area/stone
Complete paperwork and other documentation accurately
Identify, analyze, troubleshoot and solve equipment/work area issues, quickly respond to equipment signals/issues, keep pace with equipment as needed
Use judgement to determine where in quarry to obtain needed stone from (based on color and inventory levels) as well as when additional resources are needed to address issues
Record labor distribution information from the work shift in writing
Be aware of oneself in relation to surrounding equipment, and work independently as well as a team with others.
Ability to instruct/transfer job information/knowledge to others
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Read, write, listen, speak and understand English
Self-directed, take initiative and be persistent when appropriate to accomplish necessary duties and keep busy without prompting from the supervisor.
Adaptable/flexible to changing work assignments
coordinate with others, learn and memorize procedures
High level of integrity, dependability and self-control to maintain composure, prioritize work, manage time effectively and efficiently, meet established deadlines, display a cooperative attitude, read, understand and follow all company, job specific/safety policies/procedures, and attend/use all required training.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience is preferred.
Knowledge of commercial motor vehicles and manufacturing/production processes is preferred

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment as required and learn to operate primary crusher.
Train other employees in the safe operation of any of the equipment.
Utilize other equipment and manual tools in order to keep work areas clean and safe from housekeeping hazards.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.