Portable Plant Operator, Batch Person

Date Posted:

09/11/2026

Location:

Ponca City, OK

Job Category:

Concrete Mixer Driver

Salary Interval:

2

• Hourly
  

Pay Range:

N/A

Application Instructions

Position Description

Summary

Directs and coordinates activities concerned with production of company products such as concrete, or sand by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

Assists management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and to obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered. Purchases and procures raw materials for production and takes product orders over the telephone or other sources and incorporates into the production schedule.

Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.

Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.

Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and operating or production problems.

Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality of the product.

Revises production schedules and priorities as result of equipment failure or operation issues.

Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment in order to improve the production and quality of products.

Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.

Purchases, receives, ships and procures deliveries of raw material used in the production process in timely and cost effective manner, insuring adequate supplies.

Schedules delivery of product when necessary using company trucks as well as outside trucks.

Schedules production and sequencing of phases within the day for supplying product to customers and projects.

Develop a thorough understanding of mix designs, gradations, and the equipment requirements for the product to be produced in order to insure quality control.

Will also be required to report/assist other plants during off production periods of the portable plant operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Indirectly supervises Truck Drivers and Mixer out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable include but are not limited to; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing employees work; appraising employee and operational performance; purchasing and procurement of raw materials in adequate quantities to insure continued operational production; directs employees to perform their assigned duties in a manner that insures the safety and health of the employees; directly works with and assists management with the operation of the business.

Position Requirements

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical

• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
  Design
• Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail.
  Problem Solving
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
  Project Management
• Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress. Technical Skills
• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; s expertise with others.
  Customer Service
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Respond promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service or assistance; Meets commitments.
  Interpersonal Skills
• Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
  Oral Communication
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
  Written Communication
• Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
  Teamwork
• Balances team an individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  Visionary Leadership
• Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust.
  Change Management
• Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
  Delegation
• Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
  Leadership
• Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
  Quality Management
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  Business Acumen
• Understand business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
  Cost Consciousness
• Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
  Diversity
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
  Ethics
• Treats people with respect, Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational value.
  Organizational Support
• Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
  Strategic Thinking
• Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
  Judgment
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasons reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
  Motivation
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
  Planning/Organizing
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time effectively; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
  Professionalism
• Approaches other in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
  Quality
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
  Quantity
• Meets productivity standards; Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
  Safety and Security
• Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
  Adaptability
• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  Attendance/Punctuality
• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
  Dependability
• Follows instructions; Responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  Initiative
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
  Innovation
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others attention.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A person subject to the registration requirement of the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act may not hold this position because the person holding this position must be available to work on jobs where employer is prohibited from having employees with such a status.

Education and/or Experience

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum 2 years of experience of concrete batching and understanding the operational procedures of ready-mix operations.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to add, subtract, divide, multiply in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of plant specific software,

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Drives License

Class B CDL required; Class A CDL preferred

MVR

• 3 year history with less than 6 points
  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, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Evans & Associates Enterprises, Inc. & Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer