Rock of Ages Corporation Hiring for General Quarry Worker Job at Elverson, PA Full Time

General Quarry Worker

Pennsylvania Granite Corporation is looking for a hard working, positive team player to fill a quarry position at our Elverson, PA location. This is a year round, outdoor job involving the extraction of granite from our quarry. Starting pay rate is $20.00/per hour. 10 hour shifts, Monday – Thursday.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (other duties may be assigned):

· Operates pneumatic and hydraulic drilling equipment, both hand-held and stationary, to accurately produce straight horizontal and vertical holes up to 30 feet long.

· Operates wire saws to produce single-plane vertical and horizontal channels.

· Ensures safety procedures are followed in all work areas.

· Handles rigging equipment to assist in the safe and proper extraction of dimension blocks.

· Lubricates quarry equipment and performs minor repairs.

· Prepares work area by shoveling and washing surface to be extracted.

· Prepares and maintains basic legible production records.

Education and/or Experience

· This position does not require any prior experience or training, though the ability to read a tape measure is necessary.

Physical Demands

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Lifts over that amount will be assisted mechanically or with the help of another employee.

Work Environment

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and moving mechanical parts and equipment. The employee may be occasionally exposed to high places and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Note: Drug screening and Background checks are part of pre-employment process.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To learn more about this job or to apply, call us at 610-286-0094. Apply online or in person at 375 Trythall Road, Elverson, PA, 19520.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4×10
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to to do a pre-employment exam and drug screen?

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)

Work Location: One location