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Pit Loader Operator

Luck Companies
Ridgeway, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Job Details

Description

Luck Stone's Fairfield Plant is seeking a Pit Loader Operator! Pit Loader Operators run machinery for the success of the aggregate extraction process. They are trained associates who report to a supervisor or foreman. Loader Operators skillfully navigate the pit and yard to ensure safe loading and unloading of rock into the primary crushers. Dependent upon heavy equipment experience, Loader Operators will need high to little supervision for accomplishing their essential functions depending upon experience.

Essential Functions

90% of job:

  • Operator of a Loader.
  • Responsible for the safe operations of assigned Loader.
  • Ensuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
  • Cleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on Loader.
  • Ensuring equipment is properly positioned for loading and unloading of water.
  • Performing other plant or pit maintenance duties as needed.
  • Promptly reporting all faults to the Plant Manager or Foreman.
  • Ensuring sites are kept clean and safe.

10% of job:

  • Participate in meetings and training as directed.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or GED
  • Certifications: General Mineral Miner
  • Work Experience: 0 years of safe equipment operation

Behavioral Competencies

  • Aligned Values

Technical Competencies

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.
  • Ability to wear a respirator.
  • Ability to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, stationary and mobile equipment if needed.
  • General Equipment Care
  • Team Planning and Communication

Pit Loader

  • Maintain Haul Roads and Berms
  • Pit Floor Preparation
  • Staging and Spotting
  • Digging and Loading

Environment Or Physical Working Conditions

Ability to work under conditions of frequent exposure to dusty conditions and the full range of weather conditions; frequently in, on, and around quarry high walls and pit; extended periods working from elevated positions or in tunnels

Important Announcements

Luck Companies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

  • Luck Stone is proud to be a drug-free workplace and pre-employment testing is mandatory for anyone who receives an offer for employment. EEO
  • Luck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.

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