Temporary Quarry Laborer

What you’ll be contributing: 

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs clean-up duties for quarry areas and equipment.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 

• Performs clean-up duties while stationed, as designated, by the primary crusher, cone crusher, shale crusher and secondary crusher. Provides assistance to crusher operators as needed
• Performs general clean-up duties in all areas of the quarry
• Unplugs chutes, feeders and crushers as needed
• Operate equipment such as the backhoe and small loader per conditions specified in the labor contract
• Transport and loads blasting powder and assists Driller/Laborer position - as needed.
• Assists mechanical maintenance personnel as appropriate – as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor  

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided  

• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions from the supervisor 

• Ability to safely and effectively use a shovel, broom, sledgehammer, bar, chipping gun, backhoe, small loader, vacuum truck, pick-up truck, water hose, air hose, air lance, and related equipment. 

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 100 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. Work requires walking over rough surfaces; bending, pulling and pushing; lifting objects weighing up to 125 pounds; and working in awkward positions and in confined spaces. May work on quarry face, which is up to 600 feet above the quarry pit floor. 

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.