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How much do quarry operator salary jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for quarry operator salary in the United States is $23.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $26.92 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Quarry Operator Salary vs Heavy Equipment Operator Salary?

AspectQuarry Operator SalaryHeavy Equipment Operator Salary
Average Annual Salary$45,000 - $65,000$44,000 - $64,000
Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, equipment operation licensesOSHA safety training, equipment operation licenses
Work EnvironmentQuarries, open-pit minesConstruction sites, mining, infrastructure projects
Industry UsageMining, construction materialsConstruction, mining, transportation

Both Quarry Operators and Heavy Equipment Operators earn similar salaries and require comparable certifications. Quarry Operators focus on managing quarry operations, while Heavy Equipment Operators operate machinery across various industries. Their work environments overlap in outdoor, industrial settings, making their roles closely related in the mining and construction sectors.

What qualifications do I need to work as a quarry operator?

To work as a quarry operator, you typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with training in operating heavy machinery such as loaders, excavators, and crushers. Relevant certifications, safety training, and sometimes a valid driver's license are also required, depending on the employer and location.
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Infographic showing various Quarry Operator Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,330 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Yard Person/Plant Operator (Quarry)

Peckham Industries

Wolcott, VT • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

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Peckham Industries rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job 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.


Requirements, Education and Experience:

  1. 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.
  2. Demonstrated welding and fabrication skills, including the safe use of welding, cutting, grinding, and related shop tools to repair or fabricate equipment components; required.
  3. Experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on crushers, screens, conveyors, feeders, pumps, and other material-processing equipment; required.
  4. Experience safely operating mobile equipment, such as loaders, haul trucks, and excavators; required.
  5. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, complete inspection and maintenance documentation, and promptly communicate equipment concerns, hazards, and repair needs; required.
  6. High school diploma or GED; required.
  7. Must have a valid drivers license
  8. Authorized to work in the U.S.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The actual rate or salary offered will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, and other legitimate business considerations, consistent with applicable law and the Companys compensation practices.

Travel:

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

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Medium work involving exertion of up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects, with occasional team lifting or mechanical assistance required for heavier materials and equipment components.

Regularly stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, perform manual labor, and operate heavy equipment while working on uneven terrain and around moving machinery.

Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and regularly tolerate exposure to dust, noise, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment.

Values:

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.

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