23 Jobs in Merrimack County

Job Summary:

The Ground Person supports daily operations at the quarry by performing general labor, maintaining a safe and organized work environment, and assisting plant operators and mechanics. This role works outdoors around heavy equipment, aggregate materials, and processing equipment, and plays an important role in keeping quarry operations running safely and efficiently. This role also requires strong mechanical aptitude and welding skills to perform metal fabrication and repair tasks on quarry equipment and structures.

Essential Functions:

1. Protect family & friends. Follow all Company Safety Policies and Procedures and Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) regulations while supporting business activities, objectives, and programs to ensure a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and visitors.
2. Respect and engage. Follow Manager instructions to monitor quarry operations throughout the day and collaborate with operators, mechanics, and team members to support safe and efficient production.
3. Compulsive tinkering. Prepare, stage, and maintain materials, tools, and equipment needed for quarry maintenance projects while assisting with general maintenance and housekeeping around conveyors, crushers, screens, and other quarry equipment.
4. Efficiency. Extend the service life of quarry equipment, conveyors, and structural components by delivering high-quality MIG and/or stick welding repairs and fabrications — ensuring metal infrastructure is safe, structurally sound, and returned to service efficiently while all hot-work safety protocols are followed.
5. Mastery. Conduct daily workplace examinations and inspections of quarry working areas to identify hazards, maintenance needs, and operational issues while maintaining clean and organized workspaces that support safe operations.
6. Dedication. Assist operators with monitoring material flow, direct trucks safely throughout the quarry when required, and perform duties such as climbing ladders and working at elevations while maintaining safe work practices.
7. Communication. Use two-way radios to communicate with operators, supervisors, and team members to coordinate work activities and maintain safe and efficient quarry operations.

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Strong mechanical aptitude required.
2. Demonstrated proficiency with MIG and/or stick welding processes required.
3. Prior experience operating a skid steer, man lift or rock truck is preferred.
4. Prior MSHA training/experience preferred.
5. Prior mechanical/maintenance experience preferred.
6. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
7. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
8. Proficient verbal and written English
9. Legal right 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 region and New England based on the needs of the business.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This position works outdoors in hot, humid and/or inclement weather. Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 50 lb. or more. This position works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment. Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.

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.

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