Ground Person (Quarry)

About the Role

The Ground Person supports the safe, efficient operation of the crushing plant, yard, and related equipment. This position maintains material flow, performs routine plant and yard maintenance, operates mobile equipment as assigned, and completes welding and fabrication repairs.

Responsibilities

• Support safe, consistent production by assisting with the operation of crushing, screening, conveying, and material-handling equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready plant and yard to reduce hazards, downtime, and material loss.
• Operate mobile equipment safely and effectively to maintain material flow, manage stockpiles, and support daily production needs.
• Identify and communicate equipment, safety, and operational concerns through timely pre-shift inspections and routine monitoring.
• Reduce unplanned downtime by completing assigned preventive maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, belt changes, inspections, and minor repairs.
• Restore equipment to safe operating condition by troubleshooting mechanical issues and assisting with timely repairs.
• Improve equipment reliability and maintain safe plant conditions through quality welding, cutting, fabrication, and structural repairs to plant equipment, guards, chutes, hoppers, trailers, and related assets.
• Support efficient plant setup, relocation, and teardown activities while ensuring equipment is properly positioned, secured, and ready for operation.
• Protect product quality and plant performance by monitoring material flow and promptly addressing or reporting contamination, oversized material, blockages, and equipment inefficiencies.
• Maintain compliance with company safety requirements, MSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental standards.
• Promote productive daily operations through clear communication and effective coordination with plant operators, maintenance personnel, drivers, supervisors, and other team members.
• Ensure accurate maintenance, inspection, and operational records are completed in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Prior experience in aggregates, crushing, asphalt, construction, quarry, mining, or a related heavy-industrial environment required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment or plant machinery required.
• Welding and fabrication experience required, including cutting, grinding, fitting, and basic structural repairs.
• MSHA certification or willingness and ability to obtain required training.
• Ability to work safely around moving equipment, elevated work areas, conveyors, and heavy materials.
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, work orders, safety procedures, and basic diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Job involves sitting, standing, walking, climbing, reaching, and bending for brief periods of time in all types of weather. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to communicate with employees/visitors.

Travel

Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York and New England based on the needs of the business.

Values

At Peckham, shared values include safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency. The culture emphasizes protecting family and friends, keeping commitments, serving others, and achieving results.