Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction, Depth Perception, Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Material Moving, Materials Tracking, Mathematics, Microsoft Product Family, OSHA, Performance Management, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Writing Skills
Purpose/Scope:
Operates concrete mixer to batch materials and transport mixed concrete from the batch plant and throughout the production facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mix concrete for all production areas
- Oil, clean and prepare mixer according to work instructions and SOP
- Inspect and adjust all working parts in batch plant
- Monitor raw materials to insure proper utilization and inventory levels
- Participates in ongoing minor and preventative maintenance and visual evaluations of plant and equipment to keep batch plant clean
- Inventory and maintain accurate records of all parts and provide notification when orders are needed
- Monitor concrete temperature in cold and hot weather months and understanding the changes that need to be made to concrete for each
- Confer with supervisory personnel to resolve problems, provide immediate feedback, and recommend solutions to improve performance
- Ensure established performance indicators are met
- Adhere to OSHA rules and regulations at all times
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent or one to six months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of concrete mixes
- Ability to read and interpret production drawings
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Computer knowledge; including applicable Microsoft and batch house software
- Strong problem solving and communication skills
- Ability to perform moderately complex mathematical equations Troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Mechanical knowledge
- Working knowledge of plant maintenance procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of concrete fundamentals
- Working knowledge of OSHA/DOT regulations
- Experience in mixing concrete or ready mix
- Experience with construction materials
- Maintenance experience
Physical Requirements:
- Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection
Work Environment:
- Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round, Mid-west and Northeast), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkway
Pay range for this position is $25 to $30 per hour.