What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pit Loader Operator position at Luck Companies?
Luck Stone's Enoree, SC quarry is seeking a Pit Loader Operator. Pit Loader Operators run machinery for the success of the aggregate extraction process. They are trained associates who report to a supervisor or foreman. Pit Loader Operators skillfully navigate the pit and yard to ensure safe loading and unloading of rock into the primary crushers. Dependent upon heavy equipment experience, Pit Loader Operators will need high to little supervision for accomplishing their essential functions depending upon experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
90% of job: Operator of a Pit Loader.
- Responsible for the safe operations of assigned Loader.
- Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
- Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on Loader.
- Ensuring equipment is properly positioned for loading and unloading of water.
- Performing other plant or pit maintenance duties as needed.
- Promptly reporting all faults to the Plant Manager or Foreman.
- Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.
10% of job:
- Participate in meetings and training as directed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: High school diploma or GED
Certifications:
Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of pit experience
Behavioral Competencies:
- Aligned Values
Technical Competencies:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
- Ability to wear a respirator.
- Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, stationary and mobile equipment if needed.
- General Equiptment Care
- Team Planning and Communication
Pit Loader:
- Maintain Haul Roads and Berms
- Pit Floor Preparation
- Staging and Spotting
- Digging and Loading
ENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Ability to work under conditions of frequent exposure to dusty conditions and the full range of weather conditions; frequently in, on, and around quarry high walls and pit; extended periods working from elevated positions or in tunnels.
Competitive hourly pay (biweekly). Benefits start day 1 of employment and include:
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability
- Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays
- Matching 401K and retirement pension
Pay starts at $21.31 per hour but may increase upon experience evaluation by management.
Important announcements:
Luck Stone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
- Luck Stone is proud to be a drug-free workplace and pre-employment testing is mandatory for anyone who receives an offer for employment. EEO
Luck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.
Salary : $21
