Quarry Worker

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Quarry Supervisor, the Quarry Worker supports the operation of Virginia Tech’s Quarry through skilled stone cutting, quarrying, and blocking. Virginia Tech operates federally certified stone quarries, and Hokie stone is sourced from a quarry a few miles from the central campus. The role also involves performing other duties as requested, taking initiative to support a healthy work environment, upholding the Standards of Conduct and the Virginia Tech Principles of Community, and supporting the university’s motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

This is a 40-hour-per-week, restricted appointment. It is a designated emergency personnel position: when the university is closed, employees are expected to report to work as directed by their supervisor. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal conviction check.

Requirements

• Previous quarry or construction-related experience.
• Ability to produce stone components cut to precise specifications using mechanized and hand-tool methods.
• Ability to operate hydraulic stone blocking, sawing, and polishing equipment.
• Ability to bend and stoop; independently and safely move and handle items weighing more than 100 pounds; and reach, push, and pull items.
• Ability to stand and walk continuously on rocky, uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Must operate a motor vehicle daily.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
• Successful completion of a criminal conviction check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the principles and practices of stone cutting, blocking, and quarrying.
• Familiarity with rock formation and grain principles.
• Experience as a skilled stonecutter.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled stone cutting, quarrying, and blocking to support quarry operations.
• Produce stone components cut to precise specifications using mechanized and hand-tool methods.
• Operate hydraulic stone blocking, sawing, and polishing equipment.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Take initiative to support a healthy work environment and uphold the Standards of Conduct and Virginia Tech Principles of Community.
• Report to work when the university is closed, as directed by the supervisor, because this is a designated emergency personnel position.
• Operate a motor vehicle daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed