Quarry Specialist

Ash Grove Cement Company; Leamington (UT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off, Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Disability Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ash Grove Cement Company is seeking a Quarry Specialist at the Leamington plant to ensure material availability for production. The role involves operating heavy equipment, extracting and transferring raw materials, and following our See Stop Do safety culture.

You will maintain equipment and report hazards to keep production on track. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 2 years of quarry experience, blasting knowledge preferred, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate heavy equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to procedures.
• Fluent English in written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to extract, collect and transfer raw materials.
• Follow plant safety guidelines and See Stop Do culture.
• Perform blasting to extract and loosen material.
• Contain dust using water lines and dampening methods.
• Inspect equipment and coordinate maintenance/repairs as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 527668

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

Position: Quarry Specialist

Reports to: Production Manager

Shift: 4am to 2 pm -10 hr shifts. Mon/Thur - Summer months and 6am to 4 pm 10 hr shifts. Mon/Thur - Winter months

Pay: $41.82/hr

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

What you'll be contributing:

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of duties in the quarry to ensure an appropriate amount of material is available for plant use as needed. Operates heavy equipment to extract, collect and transfer raw materials from the quarry to the plant. It is the responsibility of all employees at the Leamington plant to work in a safe manner. Employees are fully expected to engage in our See Stop Do culture following all safety procedures and proactively stopping the job and reporting unsafe conditions, hazards or concerns.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Performs various quarry duties regarding the extraction, collection and transfer of raw material from the quarry to the plant for use in production operations. Heavy equipment used includes a stacker, crusher, loader, dozer, track hoe, haul truck, ANFO truck, grader, jack hammer, water truck and conveyor belts. Abides by all safety policies and procedures in operating heavy equipment
• Performs blasting to extract and loosen material from the ground.
• Ensures dust is contained as much as possible in the quarry using water lines and the water truck to dampen dry, dusty areas.
• Performs equipment inspections and requests the performance of maintenance and repair on quarry mobile equipment and other machinery used in quarry operations.
• Performs cleanup duties on a continual basis.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required
• Minimum 2 years of related experience in the quarry working with heavy equipment is preferred
• Training with blasting and shooting techniques is preferred

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. Willingness to learn, training will be provided

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication and listening skills

• Knowledge of proper operation and safety precautions associated with aforementioned heavy mobile equipment and machinery. Knowledge of quarry equipment electrical systems, belt and bearing alignment, belt scrapers, and mechanical maintenance. Skills needed include attention to detail and safety precautions, problem solving, and communication skills
• The ability to work long periods of time alone while doing repetitive tasks is required.

• Ability to work safely with frequent exposure to job hazards such as explosives, dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, and all weather conditions. Works around edges of high walls in the quarry. Usually works alone with one crew break and one crew lunch.

What to expect in a cement environment:

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. Work requires walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and working on rocky, uneven, and high areas.

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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