Quarry Loader Operator

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is accepting applications for a Quarry Loader Operator. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and seeking a long-term career opportunity!

As a full-time employee of Scotty's, you will be eligible for many of our competitive company benefits, including paid holidays & vacation, medical, dental, and vision Insurance, company paid life insurance and long-term disability, and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) retirement plan (employer paid retirement).

Scotty's Contracting and Stone, LLC is a subsidiary of Houchens Industries and participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). The Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides employees with retirement through profit sharing.

Responsibilities:

Prioritize and maintain a strong safety culture at all times

Operate and monitor equipment including cone crushers, jaw crushers, screen plants, conveyors, and hoppers.

Load customer trucks with accuracy and efficiency while maintaining proper weight distribution

Safely and effectively operate loaders and haul trucks to move and manage aggregate materials

Build and maintain stockpiles in accordance with company procedures

Perform daily pre- and post-operation inspections; promptly report any mechanical issues

Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment as needed

Adhere to MSHA regulations and company policies

Communicate clearly with fellow team members, dispatchers, and supervisors to ensure smooth workflow

Take initiative and work independently or as part of a team

Actively participate in fostering a quality control culture to meet and exceed the expected standards.

Perform additional tasks as assigned by management

Qualifications:

Proven commitment to workplace safety and safety compliance

Experience operating quarry equipment, including loaders, haul trucks, crushers, and conveyors

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot minor equipment issues

Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, and overtime as needed

Must pass a drug screening and comply with a substance-free workplace policy

Previous experience in a quarry or similar heavy equipment environment preferred

Physical Requirements:

Heights: Ability to climb and work safely at heights exceeding 10 feet.

Climbing: Must be physically capable of safely climbing in and out of equipment that is greater than 10 feet off the ground on uneven terrain multiple times daily.

Balance: Must maintain stability while standing and walking on potentially slick or uneven surfaces, sometimes while carrying equipment or materials.

Vision: 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions.

Hearing: Corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions.

Awkward positions: Ability to transition between sitting, standing, and kneeling on the ground as required.

Heavy lifting: Ability to lift and maneuver awkward parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Conditions: Primarily outdoor work in varying weather conditions. Must be adaptable to changing environmental factors and the demands of an active quarry operation.

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Scotty's Contracting and Stone is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

322