Quarry Assistant at Martin Marietta Materials in Midlothian, Texas

Job Description:

PURPOSE



Provides leadership to the Quarry Team. Operates, lubricates, and helps maintain heavy equipment. Also responsible for various inspection duties and associated recordkeeping. Reports to the Quarry Supervisor.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Put safety first in all things


• Helps maintain heavy equipment, assists with/performs scheduled PM's as required.


• Maintains smooth, level surface on quarry roadways and regularly clears plant perimeter using maintainer/blade.


• Responsible for housekeeping in work areas.


• Inspects belts and feeders throughout quarry; promptly reports needed repairs


• Provides daily leadership to the Quarry Team.


• Takes care of day to day activities in the quarry operations.


• Performs weekly contamination tests on all dewatering wells and maintains accurate records.


• Monitors quarry fleet fuel consumption, keeps accurate records of fuel tanks, and orders fuel deliveries timely.


• Cleans spills using, shovel, broom and wheelbarrow as needed.


• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to read, write and verbally communicate in the English language to a degree sufficient to comprehend technical manuals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to operate front-end loaders with proficiency.


• Must be able to keep accurate records of machinery lubrication and records of transporting materials to feeders.


• Must be able to understand and speak clearly on mobile radio unit.


• Must be able to read and understand operating manuals for assigned mobile equipment.


• Must be able to visually inspect belts and feeders and recognize when repairs are needed.


• Must be able to work in confined spaces and below ground level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 60 pounds and perform manual labor


• Must have the ability to assimilate Visual acuity, speech & hearing, hand & eye coordination into the 'finesse' required to operate the Wirtgen -


• Walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, and squatting to perform the essential functions of this production labor position


• Must use proper Personal Protective Equipment as required

WORKING CONDITIONS



Works in all weather conditions including heat, cold, ice, rain and in high humidity and is required to work in all plant environments.Incumbent will be exposed to vibrating equipment and mechanical and electrical hazards and heights.May have exposure to dust, cement, clay, gypsum, sand, diesel exhaust, lubricants, solvents, various fuels, etc. (See MSDS's)



DISCLAIMER



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Apply Now