Quarry Yard & Plant Operator: Hands-on Equipment

Peckham Industries, Inc; Coventry (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Yard Person / Plant Operator to support quarry production by operating and monitoring crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling equipment.

The role includes maintenance, ground work, and assisting with hauling operations to keep production safe and efficient. Candidates should have 2+ years in a quarry or similar setting, welding/fabrication skills, and experience with crushers, screens, and conveyors.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years of experience in a quarry, mining, aggregate, industrial plant, heavy-equipment, construction, or similar production environment.
• Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills, including the safe use of welding, cutting, grinding, and related shop tools to repair or fabricate equipment components.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, and other material-processing equipment.
• Experience safely operating mobile equipment, such as loaders, haul trucks, and excavators.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, complete inspection and maintenance documentation, and promptly communicate equipment concerns, hazards, and repair needs.
• High school diploma or GED; required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling processes; transport raw materials, aggregates, and overburden.
• Load customer and company vehicles accurately and safely; assist customers, vendors, and drivers; support safe traffic flow and material movement.
• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment change-outs on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, chutes, pumps, and related plant equipment.
• Conduct equipment inspections, workplace examinations, and operational checks; report hazards, abnormal conditions, equipment deficiencies, incidents, and maintenance needs.
• Maintain safe, orderly yard areas including ground person duties and material removal.
• Support maintenance and repair activities on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and related equipment as trained.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Welding & fabrication

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Ability to follow instructions

High school diploma

Driver's license

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Peckham Industries, Inc. is seeking a Yard Person / Plant Operator to support quarry production by operating and monitoring crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling equipment.

The role includes maintenance, ground work, and assisting with hauling operations to keep production safe and efficient. Candidates should have 2+ years in a quarry or similar setting, welding/fabrication skills, and experience with crushers, screens, and conveyors.