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WEST OAHU AGGREGATE, CO., INC.

Labor - Quarry

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A Quarry Worker or Blaster extracts rocks and minerals from a quarry using explosives, specialized machinery, or manual tools.

$55,076 / year median in Hawaii

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE
: To ensure crusher equipment is well maintained, work area is kept clean and free of debris/trash and unprocessed aggregate material is free of debris/rubbish.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Grease various mechanical components on the crushing plant, once per week. Check fluid levels on crusher, daily. Record and maintain crusher operation hours and water flow meter logs daily. Record and maintain log of aggregate materials crushed/processed, daily. Clean crusher screen(s) daily. Pick out debris/trash from unprocessed aggregate material. Pick out debris/trash from stock pile(s) of processed aggregate material. Keep work area and break room clean. Report all safety and health hazards to the Supervisor and take necessary actions to establish an immediate temporary control of the hazard until permanent control can be established. Maintain and utilize all PPE provided. Attend and participate in all required safety trainings and meetings. Learn and comply with all safety rules, policies and regulations applicable to your work. Work safely in a manner as to ensure your safety as well as the safety of those around you. Report all damages, excessive wear, and service issues to your supervisor immediately. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or other Management staff.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Ability to multitask Ability to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently. Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, transport up to 50 lbs. Possess physical strength, good hand-eye coordination and endurance. Communicating with supervisors and peers. Ability to perform duties in a warehouse and/or field setting, with regular exposure to sun, heat, humidity, and dusty conditions. Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as sitting, driving, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. Stamina and flexibility to maintain a steady work pace. The ability to use hands and fingers and have manual dexterity. The ability to climb ladders and have no fear of heights. The ability to read equipment manuals. The ability to use proper PPE (personal protection equipment). The ability to pass respirator fit test.