Luck Companies

Pit Loader Operator

Enoree, SC

Full-time

$43,680

About This Job

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.

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Responsible for the safe operations of assigned Loader.

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Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.

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Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on Loader.

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Ensuring equipment is properly positioned for loading and unloading of water.

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Performing other plant or pit maintenance duties as needed.

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Promptly reporting all faults to the Plant Manager or Foreman.

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Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.

10% of job:

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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:

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Aligned Values

Technical Competencies:

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Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.

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Ability to wear a respirator.

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Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, stationary and mobile equipment if needed.

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General Equipment Care

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Team Planning and Communication

Pit Loader:

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Maintain Haul Roads and Berms

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Pit Floor Preparation

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Staging and Spotting

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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:

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Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability

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Paid time off: personal, vacation, holidays

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Matching 401K and retirement pension

Pay starts at $21.30 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.

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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

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Luck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)