Onsite Quarry Maintenance Lead: Production & Safety

Talent Edge Recruiting; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4%

15 Days PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Surface Quarry Lead Person in Bardstown, KY for an onsite leadership role overseeing daily production and maintenance in a high-volume aggregate operation. You will supervise maintenance and production staff, coordinate machine upkeep, and drive safe, efficient plant performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in quarry, mining, or industrial environments and can balance maintenance with production priorities while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in quarry, aggregate, mining or industrial maintenance.
• Strong hands-on mechanical abilities for equipment repair.
• Experience with crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps.
• Ability to lead teams and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and direct maintenance and production personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to keep production equipment operating efficiently.
• Perform hands-on repairs and troubleshooting of crushers, screens, conveyors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Conduct screen changes, crusher liner replacements, conveyor adjustments, pump servicing, and wear-part replacements.
• Monitor plant equipment and address production issues quickly and safely.
• Support production goals while maintaining high safety standards.
• Assist with scheduling work assignments and prioritizing maintenance needs.
• Fill in for site leadership when needed.
• Ensure compliance with MSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Maintain housekeeping, quality standards, and operational excellence throughout the facility.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and production.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

MSHA knowledge

Communication

Report writing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a Surface Quarry Lead Person in Bardstown, KY for an onsite leadership role overseeing daily production and maintenance in a high-volume aggregate operation. You will supervise maintenance and production staff, coordinate machine upkeep, and drive safe, efficient plant performance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in quarry, mining, or industrial environments and can balance maintenance with production priorities while mentoring others.