Concrete Batch Plant Operator Construction, Mining & Trades - Decatur, IN at Geebo

Concrete Batch Plant Operator

Job
Summary: This position is responsible for the daily operation of a concrete batch plant. Position is responsible for the operation, maintenance and record-keeping of concrete batch plant. In addition to operating the plant, the employee will assist with the coordination of daily plant activities such as scheduling truck drivers, yard attendant and ordering plant materials. Operates concrete plant to batch materials used in highway and bridge construction. Manage controls to heat, weigh and mix aggregate, cement, and water to produce concrete that conforms to processing specifications. May require the ability to repair machinery, using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
Description of
Responsibilities:
Job Duties
o Oversee all plant operations; coordinate and monitor daily work load throughout the plant; monitor plant cleanliness; oversee all maintenance of the concrete batch plant.
o Ensure that all products meet 100% total quality requirements; take samples and test as necessary; ensure all equipment is working properly; complete all required reports timely and accurately; inform proper personnel of any quality problems that need resolving.
o Positively supervises and motivates drivers and/ or yard personnel. Evaluates and mentors job performances, strengthens employee morale to maximize personnel skills and to optimize quality and quantity of production.
o Ensure all vehicles and equipment continually remain in safe and efficient operating condition; monitor all preventative and regular maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
o Records daily usages and current inventories of materials and ensures we do not run short of supply of cement, sand, rock, fly ash, calcium, admixture, etc. Ensures deliveries are placed in the proper storage areas and clearly labeled. Maintains daily, weekly and monthly inventories for future referencing.
o Responsible for batching the readymix concrete properly, utilizing the proper mix design and ensuring the product is loaded properly.
o Ensure daily production reports are completed; maintain inventory and record daily usage of materials; check delivery tickets for accuracy; monitors all aspects of COD policy including reports, verification and submitting COD funds.
o Keeps and maintains all files and paperwork, including but not limited to: batch sheets, order cards, driver disciplinary and attendance files, fuel reports, etc.
o Responsible for monitoring and maintaining various reports for environmental purposes, including but not limited to: pit logs, bag house inspections, storm water run-off logs.
o All other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.
Required Skills
o Thorough knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching technology, equipment, methods and safety is required.
o Working computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft software.
o Candidate must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
o Must be able to handle multiple task in a fast paced environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education/
Experience:
A high school diploma or G.E.D. desired.
Candidate must have a minimum 3 to 5 years concrete batching experience in concrete readymix.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must be in possession of a Tennessee Concrete Plant Quality Control Technician Course (Grade II) ? TDOT Level II.
Computer Skills:
Must possess basic computer skills with Microsoft Windows and the MS Office package (particularly Excel and Word). Experience with MPAQ a bonus.
Language Skills:
Must be able to communicate with and respond to questions from a wide range of people--executives, management, employees, customers, vendors, etc. This position requires the ability to read, write and understand English.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and listen. The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds on a regular basis. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The individual must be able to perform all of these actions while being exposed to inclement weather as this position works outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals which required employee to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/ or humid conditions, as well as high, precarious places.
Employee will utilize proper PPE as instructed by supervisor, such as such as gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, reflective vests and steel toe boots. Additional PPE may be required.
---$12.00 to $17.00 Per Hour Based on Experience
EoE; M/F/V/D/; Drug freeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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