Quarry Worker

at Swenson Granite Company LLC in Concord, New Hampshire, United States

Job Description

Rock of Ages, a Polycor Group company, is looking for hard-working, positive team players to fill General Quarry Worker positions at our Barre, VT location. This is a full-time outdoor job involving the extraction of granite from our quarry.

Responsibilities:

• Operate various forms of drilling equipment.
• Operate electric diamond wire saws to cut large blocks of granite from the open pit quarry.
• Drilling holes with a pneumatic hammer drill in large granite blocks and then using wedges/shims to break the stone into rough stock blocks
• Occasional use of a jackhammer to drill large holes for various purposes
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure quality work.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Work safely, according to guidelines and training, to prevent possible injuries to self and others.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to use a tape measure and read a level.
• Basic carpentry skills are an asset.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds safely.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Training:

We offer training that will advance your knowledge, skills, and abilities within the industry. No experience necessary.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb ladders, balance, and stoop, kneel and crouch.