Pit Loader Operator

Luck Companies; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employment

Drug-free workplace

Diverse working environment

Job summary

Luck Companies is looking for a Pit Loader Operator at their Fairfield Plant in South Carolina. The job involves operating Loader machinery safely and ensuring all equipment functions correctly. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a General Mineral Miner certification, and the ability to work under various weather conditions.

Successful applicants will demonstrate teamwork and communication skills, operating heavy equipment while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the quarry environment.

Qualifications

• 0+ years of safe equipment operation experience required.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment.
• Ability to work under dusty conditions and various weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Loader and maintain safe operations.
• Perform cleaning and safety checks on the Loader.
• Report faults promptly to the Plant Manager or Foreman.

Skills

Safe equipment operation

Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds

Team Planning and Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

General Mineral Miner Certification

Job description

Luck Stone's Fairfield Plant 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. 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, Loader Operators will need high to little supervision for accomplishing their essential functions depending upon experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

90% of job:

• Operator of a Loader.
• Responsible for the safe operations of assigned Loader.
• Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on Loader.
• Ensuring equipment is properly positioned for loading and unloading of water.
• Performing other plant or pit maintenance duties as needed.
• Promptly reporting all faults to the Plant Manager or Foreman.
• Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.

10% of job:

• Participate in meetings and training as directed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: High school diploma or GED
• Certifications: General Mineral Miner
• Work Experience: 0+ years of safe equipment operation
• Aligned Values
• Technical Competencies
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, stationary and mobile equipment if needed.
• General Equipment Care
• Team Planning and Communication

Pit Loader:

• Maintain Haul Roads and Berms
• Staging and Spotting
• 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.

Luck Companies 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. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.