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Scotty's Contracting and Stone Quarry Loader Operator in Madisonville, Kentucky
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 managementQualifications:- 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 preferredPhysical 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.