QUARRY ASSISTANT MANAGER (Blacksburg, SC)

Title: QUARRY ASSISTANT MANAGER

Location: Blacksburg, SC

Company: Reeves Construction Company

Website: www.reevescc.com

Compensation & Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs
• Eligible for annual performance bonus program

Mission

• Reeves has an immediate need for an Quarry Assistant Manager at our Blacksburg Quarry in Blacksburg, SC.
• Responsibilities include directing operations, assuring that production schedules and customer demands are fulfilled, oversight for corrective and preventative maintenance, responsible for plant safety and complying with MSHA regulations.
• The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years supervisory experience in the mining industry (rock), including maintenance experience, material processing experience, and knowledge of MSHA regulations. Candidate will have strong leadership & problem-solving skills, solid communication skills and a positive work history. Strong commitment to safety is essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise and assign daily activities of mining
• Perform safety and operational check on plant, equipment, and/or quarry pit
• Prioritize, schedule and/or perform repairs with equipment manager or shop personnel
• Coordinate and schedule preventative maintenance on equipment
• Maintain records of major repairs and regular equipment maintenance
• Work with Quality Control Manager to produce the appropriate rock to specification
• Comply with company programs, such as safety, equal opportunity, drug and alcohol
• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly required reports
• May purchase and maintain inventory of all plant parts, supplies, and/or explosives
• Operate heavy equipment
• Oversee special projects as needed
• May act as back up quality control
• Oversee contract labor activities
• May assist plant manager in overall pit development
• Responsible for the implementation and continued support of recommendations made/adopted by Reeves Continuous Improvement Teams.
• All other duties as deemed necessary or assigned

Experience and Education

• Minimum of 10 years prior experience in quarry, mining, earthmoving, or other related industry required.
• Background in or knowledge of heavy machinery is helpful
• Knowledge of crushing and processing plants
• Knowledge of blasting (such as blasting patterns and products)
• Prior management or supervisory experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform duties in a safe manner.
• This job requires the ability to wear a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots and hearing protection
• Must be able to climb stairs to a height of 50 ft. and work at this height
• Ability to operate radio, CB radio, computer and other equipment as required
• Must be able to bend, stoop, climb and reach around all areas of equipment
• Lift up to 50 lbs. to waist level and carry 20 yards.
• Ability to use hand tools such as grease guns, shovels, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in noisy areas.
• Will work in varied environments (in all weather conditions heat, cold, wet, humid, dry and/or dusty conditions)
• Exposure to granite, and other raw materials and various chemicals, solvents and lubricants.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously overseen an asphalt plant or quarry?
• Why are you interested in this role? Please describe.
• How much experience do you have in Quarry, Mining, Earthmoving, pr other related industry? Please be specific.

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 5 years (Preferred)
• Power tools: 5 years (Preferred)
• Welding: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Blacksburg, SC 29702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person