Yard Person/Plant Operator (Quarry)
Peckham Industries · United States
FULL TIME
Job Description
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Share via Email Print Position Title: Yard Person/Plant Operator (Quarry) Date Posted: 08/06/2026 Location: Coventry, VT Job Category: Easy Apply Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions
About Us: Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components. Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable. Position Description
Job Summary: The Yard Person / Plant Operator performs a combination of plant operations, heavy equipment operation, haul truck operation, routine plant maintenance, and general ground person duties to support safe and efficient quarry production. This position operates and monitors crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling equipment; operates mobile equipment; performs inspections, housekeeping, and hands-on maintenance work; manages material flow; and supports customer and hauling operations. The role requires flexibility to perform both equipment-based and manual labor tasks throughout the quarry as operational needs dictate, including maintenance and repair activities on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and associated processing equipment. Essential Functions: 1. Safety Always Wins. Safely operate quarry processing equipmentincluding crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and material-handling systemsas well as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment. Follow all site safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Mastery. Operate, monitor, and adjust crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling processes; transport raw materials, aggregates, and overburden; and manage material flow to support safe, efficient production and product quality. 3. Dedication. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment change-outs on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, chutes, pumps, and related plant equipment. Duties may include lubrication, cleaning, clearing material buildup, changing screen media, replacing wear parts, belts, rollers, idlers, guards, and other components, and assisting with mechanical repairs as trained and assigned. 4. Honesty and Truth. Conduct equipment inspections, workplace examinations, and operational checks; promptly report hazards, abnormal operating conditions, equipment deficiencies, incidents, near misses, quality concerns, and maintenance needs; and complete required documentation accurately. 5. Ownership and Caring. Perform ground person duties, housekeeping, cleanup, hand labor, material removal, and stockpile maintenance to maintain safe, orderly, and productive plant and yard areas. 6. Committed to Serve. Load customer and company vehicles accurately and safely, assist customers, vendors, and drivers, and support safe traffic flow and efficient material movement throughout the quarry and yard. 7. Compulsive tinkering. Identify and support practical improvements to safety, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance practices, uptime, productivity, and operational effectiveness. 8. Respect and engage. Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with operations and maintenance team members to prioritize and complete scheduled and unscheduled work safely, while adapting to changing production and maintenance needs. Position Requirements
Requirements, Education and Experience:
Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact . Please wait PI87f79dd3da42-5827
Share via Email Print Position Title: Yard Person/Plant Operator (Quarry) Date Posted: 08/06/2026 Location: Coventry, VT Job Category: Easy Apply Salary Interval: Full Time Pay Range: N/A Application Instructions
About Us: Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/prestressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components. Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable. Position Description
Job Summary: The Yard Person / Plant Operator performs a combination of plant operations, heavy equipment operation, haul truck operation, routine plant maintenance, and general ground person duties to support safe and efficient quarry production. This position operates and monitors crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling equipment; operates mobile equipment; performs inspections, housekeeping, and hands-on maintenance work; manages material flow; and supports customer and hauling operations. The role requires flexibility to perform both equipment-based and manual labor tasks throughout the quarry as operational needs dictate, including maintenance and repair activities on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and associated processing equipment. Essential Functions: 1. Safety Always Wins. Safely operate quarry processing equipmentincluding crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, and material-handling systemsas well as haul trucks, loaders, excavators, and other mobile equipment. Follow all site safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures. 2. Mastery. Operate, monitor, and adjust crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling processes; transport raw materials, aggregates, and overburden; and manage material flow to support safe, efficient production and product quality. 3. Dedication. Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment change-outs on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, chutes, pumps, and related plant equipment. Duties may include lubrication, cleaning, clearing material buildup, changing screen media, replacing wear parts, belts, rollers, idlers, guards, and other components, and assisting with mechanical repairs as trained and assigned. 4. Honesty and Truth. Conduct equipment inspections, workplace examinations, and operational checks; promptly report hazards, abnormal operating conditions, equipment deficiencies, incidents, near misses, quality concerns, and maintenance needs; and complete required documentation accurately. 5. Ownership and Caring. Perform ground person duties, housekeeping, cleanup, hand labor, material removal, and stockpile maintenance to maintain safe, orderly, and productive plant and yard areas. 6. Committed to Serve. Load customer and company vehicles accurately and safely, assist customers, vendors, and drivers, and support safe traffic flow and efficient material movement throughout the quarry and yard. 7. Compulsive tinkering. Identify and support practical improvements to safety, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance practices, uptime, productivity, and operational effectiveness. 8. Respect and engage. Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with operations and maintenance team members to prioritize and complete scheduled and unscheduled work safely, while adapting to changing production and maintenance needs. Position Requirements
Requirements, Education and Experience:
- Two (2) or more years of experience in a quarry, mining, aggregate, industrial plant, heavy-equipment, construction, or similar production environment, including demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial or heavy equipment; required.
- Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills, including the safe use of welding, cutting, grinding, and related shop tools to repair or fabricate equipment components; required.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, and other material-processing equipment; required.
- Experience safely operating mobile equipment, such as loaders, haul trucks, and excavators; required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, complete inspection and maintenance documentation, and promptly communicate equipment concerns, hazards, and repair needs; required.
- High school diploma or GED; required.
- Must have a valid drivers license
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact . Please wait PI87f79dd3da42-5827
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| Company | Peckham Industries |
| Location | United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |