Batch Plant Operator

Batch Plant Operator at Oldcastle SW Group, Inc Batch Plant Operator at Oldcastle SW Group, Inc in Rifle, Colorado Posted in 11 days ago.

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523118 Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all! Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Tilcon Connecticut Inc. and CRH is the company for you! If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Summary This position retrieves, inspects, and prepares product to customer supplied specifications. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain safe work procedures and a safe work environment
• Operates Concrete Mixer Machine and Batch Plant
• Maintains records of production and quality issues as specified
• Notifies supervisor of non-conforming product or problems with machine, materials, etc.
• Communicates production issues with other employees and supervisors
• Read job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements
• Review product for inconsistencies or abnormal appearance assuring product meets quality requirements
• Performs routine machine maintenance
• Basic understanding of electronics and programmable controllers
• Know the basics of hydraulics, electricity and tools
• Assist other operators to set up machines and any other necessary tasks to adhere to deadlines and completion of product
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed
• Understands and applies safe use and operation of the equipment and communicates with other employees about safety related matters
• Batch concrete load according to specifications.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Ability to understand appropriate uses of various mix designs.
• Schedule and ensure timely delivery of oil, fuel, aggregates, admixtures, and supplies to plant.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment. Required Skills
• High school diploma or GED equivalent or one to six months of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of Concrete Fundamentals
• ACI Field Testing Certified (not required, but capable of achieving within 6 months)
• Four years batching-related experience
• Knowledge of mix designing
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance requirements
• Familiarity with aggregate gradations
• Experience with inventory management
• Previous supervisory experience preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred Language Skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively on radio/phone system 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 apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations Computer Skills
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Personal Protective Equipment Employees are required to wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and construction areas as outlined by OSHA and state agencies.

Protective equipment that is required for this position: Hardhat, safety glasses, reinforced toed shoes, hand protection, safety vest/high visibility clothing for any work in the field, and hearing protection. 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 talk and hear. The employee is required to sit, walk, stand, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, reach above shoulders, and lift up to 95 pounds for periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust to focus, and operate various pieces of equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.