Plant Operator - ReadyMix (Charlottesville, VA)

Description

The Plant Operator oversees and ensures the efficient and productive operations of the assigned Concrete Batch Plant. The Plant Operator may float from plant to plant if not assigned to a specific location.

• Maintain adequate levels of all supplies and products (i.e., fuel, cement, admixtures, fiber mesh, etc.) and maintain accurate and current reports as required.
• Respond to all complaints and concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the concrete plant and related equipment are operating properly at all times by inspecting the plant for greasing, checking oil fluid levels, adding grease and oil as required, and keeping plant and equipment clean and free of excess material.
• Perform miscellaneous duties and outside labor as requested, which may include, but not limited to, cleaning up around the plant, sweeping, shoveling, moving wheelbarrows, picking up equipment or supplies.
• Assist with the clean-up of concrete and material spills.
• Keep equipment and plant site clean at all times by washing the outside of the plant and equipment whenever necessary, maintaining plant grounding, picking up trash and other items from grounds, and making sure that all equipment is in its proper place.
• Fill in for colleagues (at other locations) as needed.
• Sit 4 hours per day, walk 3 hours per day, stand 2 hours per day, and climb or kneel the other 1 hour per day.
• Take samples and perform tests as necessary and complete required documentation/reports. Inform Technical Services of any quality problems that need resolving.
• Coordinate scheduling with Dispatch and monitor driver activity to ensure customer needs are being met in an efficient manner.
• Ensure compliance with company safety regulations and all company environmental regulations and notify personnel immediately of any potential problems.
• Oversee all drivers, operators, and other personnel at the plant. Respond in a timely manner to all employee concerns and/or complaints and escalate concerns and disciplinary action to the Area Production Manager as necessary..
• Maintain proper levels of aggregates and admixtures, including keeping the hoppers full of aggregates. Notify the Area Production Manager of impending shortages in a timely manner.
• Perform all pre and post-trip inspections and complete daily inspection reports.
• Assume all responsibilities of the Yard Operator in their absence.
• Follow all environmental regulations and clean up any excess material that could cause environmental problems.
• Operate vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Oversee all plant operations and coordinate and monitor daily workload throughout the plant, in addition to monitoring plant cleanliness.

Requirements

Education Required: High School

Bilingual in Spanish Preferred: No

Preferred Education: N/A

• Experience operating a front-end loader or other heavy equipment preferred.
• Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Written communication, verbal communication, and basic mathematical skills.
• Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.
• Close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Able to compute basic material calculations.
• State Certified Concrete Technician (must become certified within 1 year of assuming position).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exposure to dust and fumes/offensive smells.
• Basic computer knowledge. Ability to learn and use the company dispatch system, iPad, and company software applications.
• Exposure to chemicals such as concrete, chemical admixtures, truck cleaner, grease and oil.
• Lift a maximum weight of 50 lbs., repetitively lift 50 lbs., carry approximately 50 lbs., push/pull approximately 50 lbs., and pinch/grip approximately 25 lbs.
• Noise level will be moderate to loud.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance