Yard Person/Plant Operator

Job Summary

The Yard Person / Plant Operator performs a combination of plant operations, heavy equipment operation, haul truck operation, and general ground person duties to support safe and efficient quarry production. This position operates processing equipment and mobile equipment, performs inspections and housekeeping, assists with maintenance activities, manages material flow, and supports customer and hauling operations. The role requires flexibility to perform both equipment-based and hands-on labor tasks throughout the quarry as operational needs dictate.

Essential Functions

• Safety Always Wins. Operate quarry plant equipment, haul trucks, loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment safely to support production and maintain a safe work environment.
• Efficiency. Transport raw materials, aggregates, and overburden throughout the quarry to maintain continuous production flow and maximize operational productivity.
• Mastery. Monitor and adjust crushing, screening, conveying, and material handling processes to maintain production efficiency and product quality.
• Ownership and Caring. Perform ground person duties, housekeeping, cleanup, hand labor, material removal, and stockpile maintenance to maintain safe and productive work areas.
• Focused. Complete equipment inspections, workplace examinations, and operational checks to identify hazards, maintenance needs, and operational risks before they impact production.
• Protect family and friends. Communicate safety concerns, equipment issues, production information, and maintenance needs to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Integrity. Load customer and company vehicles accurately and safely while maintaining product quality and order accuracy.
• Committed to Serve. Assist customers, vendors, and drivers while supporting safe traffic flow and efficient material movement throughout the quarry and yard.
• Dedication. Support preventative maintenance, repairs, lockout/tagout activities, equipment change-outs, and maintenance-related work to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Honesty and Truth. Report safety concerns, equipment deficiencies, incidents, near misses, and quality issues accurately and promptly.
• Innovation. Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, productivity, equipment performance, and operational effectiveness.
• Respect and Engage. Collaborate with team members across operations and maintenance while adapting to changing assignments and operational needs to achieve production goals.
  
  

Requirements, Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• One (1) year of experience in a quarry, HMA plant, construction, aggregate, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Experience operating haul trucks, wheel loaders, excavators, skid steers, heavy equipment, or aggregate processing equipment preferred.
• MSHA certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; electrical, welding, and fabrication experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail with a strong commitment to safety.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and varying shifts as operational needs require.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the region as well as the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Medium work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, with occasional team lifting or mechanical assistance required for heavier materials and equipment components.

Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, perform manual labor, and operate heavy equipment while working on uneven terrain and around moving machinery.

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and regularly tolerate exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.