We are hiring for an experienced Pit Loader for our Columbus Quarry plant in Fortson, GA. This position will operate an off road WA800 or WA600 loader to load Company haul trucks with short rock to send to Primary Plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe conditions and actions to Management and/or Safety Manager immediately.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs as required by the Company, MSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Operate Pit Loader and other heavy equipment to lift and transport raw material to company haul trucks, maintain level floor, and maintain safe loadout face.
• Expeditiously and safely load out trucks.
• Maintain daily cleanliness of heavy equipment being operated.
• Perform daily pre-shifts on the loader and complete the pre-shift forms, notify management immediately of any unsafe conditions.
• Coordinate with management on inventories and demand.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need:

• Previous experience operating a Pit Loader, Excavator, other heavy equipment in a quarry/mining environment is REQUIRED. Previous experience in grading/excavating that requires loading of trucks with material like dirt, sand and small stone; Forestry industry loader experience or heavy highway (loading earth/loading road millings on trucks) will be considered in lieu of the Pit Loader requirement.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy mining/construction equipment.
• Prefer 2 years of heavy equipment experience.
• Willing to work overtime and extended hours/weekends, depending on company needs. Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (at waist, lifting above/below waste), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, use of both feet, both arms (above/below shoulders), work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance; 401(k) with a match; PTO, Eligible for Monthly Production Bonus