General Laborer

Job Description Summary

The Quarry Laborer is responsible for general laborer duties at quarry as instruction by foreman.

Requirements

• Properly follow all company policies and procedures for safe working procedures and environment.  Report any problems to the Foreperson, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspection followed with submission of a report for any repairs needed.
• Inspection of equipment and safety items required at the end of each shift.
• Greasing equipment as needed is required during pre-shift and at the end of each shift.
• May make normal operating adjustments to equipment.  Job requires cleaning and washing of vehicle.
• Always display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to be flexible with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes.  Overtime work required.
• Must report to the assigned job site and be ready to begin work at the designated start time
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew can operate at normal efficiency level
• Strict adherence to Company safety requirements and procedures
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other Quarry duties as required
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by MSHA.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently under a variety or working conditions as instructed by foreperson
• Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as being able to work independently with attention to detail
•  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Job requires climbing, stooping, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, sitting/driving and shifting gears and pulling. Ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear

• • May require sitting for extended periods of time
  • Uses hand tools such as wrenches/screwdrivers
  • Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance peripheral, depth, and the ability to focus
  • Requires occasional of up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to adapt and work in all weather conditions
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.
  • The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• High school education or GED preferred but not required