Quarry Heavy Equipment Operator — Safe, Efficient Movement

Smyrna Ready Mix, LLC; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Overtime opportunities

Annual raises

Bonuses

401k with weekly match

Paid holidays

PTO/vacation

Health, dental, vision

Short-term & long-term disability

Life insurance

Team culture & growth

Job summary

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our quarry operations team in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will operate bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other quarry machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining safety standards and quality throughout material movement.

You will perform daily equipment checks, coordinate with site management, adjust controls to meet project requirements, and communicate maintenance needs to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Operator, preferably in a quarry.
• Valid certification in operating heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Ability to perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Willingness to undergo SRM pre-employment screenings.
• High level of physical fitness.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other quarry machinery safely.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment.
• Coordinate with site management to plan, move materials within the quarry.
• Adjust equipment settings to meet project requirements.
• Identify maintenance needs and minimize downtime.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment and report hazards.
• Participate in ongoing training and follow safety policies.
• Work with the team to move materials efficiently and complete projects on time.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Coordination

Communication

Safety conscious

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

Heavy equipment certification

Job description

SRM Concrete (Smyrna Ready Mix) is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our quarry operations team in Tennessee. The ideal candidate will operate bulldozers, front-end loaders, excavators, and other quarry machinery safely and efficiently, maintaining safety standards and quality throughout material movement.

You will perform daily equipment checks, coordinate with site management, adjust controls to meet project requirements, and communicate maintenance needs to minimize downtime.