Quarry Worker

Quarry Worker

Rock of Ages, a Polycor Group company, is looking for hard-working, positive team players to fill General Quarry Worker positions at our Barre, VT location. This is a full-time outdoor job involving the extraction of granite from our quarry.

Responsibilities:

• Operate various forms of drilling equipment.
• Operate electric diamond wire saws to cut large blocks of granite from the open pit quarry.
• Drilling holes with a pneumatic hammer drill in large granite blocks and then using wedges/shims to break the stone into rough stock blocks
• Occasional use of a jackhammer to drill large holes for various purposes
• Follow policies and procedures to ensure quality work.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Work safely, according to guidelines and training, to prevent possible injuries to self and others.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements:

• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to use a tape measure and read a level.
• Basic carpentry skills are an asset.
• Willing to work overtime when required.
• Hold a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable working at heights.
• Able to lift and/or move more than 50 pounds safely.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Training:

We offer training that will advance your knowledge, skills, and abilities within the industry. No experience necessary.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb ladders, balance, and stoop, kneel and crouch.

Working Conditions:

• Employment status: Permanent / Full-time.
• Monday to Friday, 7h00 a.m. to 3h30 p.m.
• Salary rate $25,48/hours to $31,85/hours, depending on work experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life/Disability/AD&D Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off (Vacation/Holidays)

To join the Polycor Group

Apply on Indeed

or

Apply in person at: 772 Graniteville Road, Graniteville, VT 05654

Additional Information:

Any relevant experience will be considered. Please note that Polycor Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated confidentially. We will only contact candidates selected for further consideration.

About Polycor Group:

Polycor is a world leader in the natural stone industry. Founded in Quebec City in 1987, Polycor employs over 900 people in Canada and the United States. Its world-class reputation comes from a great legacy of stone work on historical landmarks and institutional, commercial and residential projects. For more information, visit Polycor's website and follow the company on its various social networks such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Polycor Stone Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Polycor"). This Equal Employment Opportunity Policy applies to all other policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. This Policy applies to all persons at Polycor, including all directors, executives, managers and other employees of Polycor as well as individuals in an employment-type relationship with Polycor. All persons involved in Polycor's operations are prohibited from engaging in discriminatory conduct. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee violating this policy.

Employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and violates our policy. Furthermore, regardless of whether sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status) are legally protected statuses or not, Polycor does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of a person's sexual orientation or gender identity (transgender status).

Polycor will take appropriate steps to provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to qualified individuals with disabilities so long as doing so does not cause an undue hardship. The company will also provide reasonable accommodation, upon request, to an employee's religious beliefs so long as doing so does not constitute an undue hardship. If you need accommodation, please provide a written description of your situation and your needs to Human Resources at ssc@polycor.com and someone will contact you to discuss your request.