General Utility

About the position

Newton County Stone is an open-pit limestone mine/quarry seeking a General Utility Person for our operation located in Kentland, IN. This will be a dual position between operating equipment and utility work around the plant operation - based on daily operational needs and duties assigned by management. We offer competitive pay with health, dental, vision, 401k, short term disability, long term disability and life insurance benefits. We also offer a variety of safety equipment, paid holidays, and paid vacations.

Responsibilities

• Running various pieces of equipment as needed – such as a bobcat, skid steer, and haul truck.
• General plant labor and clean-up of production areas, including shoveling stone from around conveyors and assisting with plant clean-up and operations.
• Ability to perform plant maintenance work – cutting, welding, changing rollers & bearings, belt splicing.
• Being trained in various production positions and filling in as needed during vacations, absences, and increased production demand times.
• Run water truck to control dust on roadways.
• Report equipment problems and identify them to management; help maintain quarry and equipment.
• Complete daily inspections and equipment pre-shift report – if applicable.
• Assist other workers as needed or directed and other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• General mechanical knowledge
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Self-starter/ ability to work without close supervision
• Perform daily pre and post inspections with appropriate documentation in compliance with company policies
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience working in mining environment preferred
• Basic welding skills preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.
• Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation days earned after completion of 180-day probationary period.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.