{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"075f6698506b2f469bff2bfb","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/075f6698506b2f469bff2bfb","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/075f6698506b2f469bff2bfb","title":"Pit Loader Operator","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.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n\n90% of job:\nOperator of a Loader.\nResponsible for the safe operations of assigned Loader.\nEnsuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.\nCleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on Loader.\nEnsuring equipment is properly positioned for loading and unloading of water.\nPerforming other plant or pit maintenance duties as needed.\nPromptly reporting all faults to the Plant Manager or Foreman.\nEnsuring sites are kept clean and safe.\n10% of job:\nParticipate in meetings and training as directed.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\nEducation: High school diploma or GED\nCertifications: General Mineral Miner\nWork Experience: 0+ years of safe equipment operation\nBehavioral Competencies:\nAligned Values\nTechnical Competencies:\nAbility to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.\nAbility to wear a respirator.\nAbility to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, stationary and mobile equipment if\nneeded.\nGeneral Equipment Care\nTeam Planning and Communication\nPit Loader:\nMaintain Haul Roads and Berms\nPit Floor Preparation\nStaging and Spotting\nDigging and Loading\nENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:\nAbility 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\nImportant announcements:\nLuck 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.\nLuck Stone is proud to be a drug-free workplace and pre-employment testing is mandatory for anyone who receives an offer for employment. EEO\nLuck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Luck Stone","rawCompany":"luck stone","city":"Ridgeway","state":"SC","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-08T00:14:24.820Z","occupations":[{"code":"47-5022.00","title":"Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining","slug":"excavating-and-loading-machine-and-dragline-operators-surface-mining"},{"code":"47-5044.00","title":"Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining","slug":"loading-and-moving-machine-operators-underground-mining"},{"code":"47-5099.00","title":"Extraction Workers, All Other","slug":"extraction-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"212321","title":"Construction Sand and Gravel Mining","slug":"construction-sand-and-gravel-mining"},{"code":"212390","title":"Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying","slug":"other-nonmetallic-mineral-mining-and-quarrying"},{"code":"212313","title":"Crushed and Broken Granite Mining and Quarrying","slug":"crushed-and-broken-granite-mining-and-quarrying"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Pit Loader Operator","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.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:\n\n90% of job:\nOperator of a Loader.\nResponsible for the safe operations of assigned Loader.\nEnsuring all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations.\nCleaning, lubricating, and performing regular safety checks on Loader.\nEnsuring equipment is properly positioned for loading and unloading of water.\nPerforming other plant or pit maintenance duties as needed.\nPromptly reporting all faults to the Plant Manager or Foreman.\nEnsuring sites are kept clean and safe.\n10% of job:\nParticipate in meetings and training as directed.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:\nEducation: High school diploma or GED\nCertifications: General Mineral Miner\nWork Experience: 0+ years of safe equipment operation\nBehavioral Competencies:\nAligned Values\nTechnical Competencies:\nAbility to lift and carry up to 45 pounds.\nAbility to wear a respirator.\nAbility to safely operate and maintain heavy equipment, stationary and mobile equipment if\nneeded.\nGeneral Equipment Care\nTeam Planning and Communication\nPit Loader:\nMaintain Haul Roads and Berms\nPit Floor Preparation\nStaging and Spotting\nDigging and Loading\nENVIRONMENT OR PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:\nAbility 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\nImportant announcements:\nLuck 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.\nLuck Stone is proud to be a drug-free workplace and pre-employment testing is mandatory for anyone who receives an offer for employment. EEO\nLuck Stone also conducts a background check and is compliant with E-Verify.\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","datePosted":"2026-06-08T00:14:24.820Z","dateModified":"2026-06-08T00:14:24.820Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Luck Stone","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Ridgeway","addressRegion":"SC","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"075f6698506b2f469bff2bfb"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/075f6698506b2f469bff2bfb"}}