Alternative Fuels Technician

Quikrete Heavy Construction Materials • Midlothian, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Alternative Fuels Technician to join our Midlothian TX team. Under supervision of Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for the staging areas for incoming fuel, the stationary processing equipment itself, mobile equipment required to support job duties, and the delivery equipment for fuel to the pyro process.

Why apply?

Competitive wages.
Opportunities for overtime.
Company provided benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life and disability benefits, paid vacation, and 401K.

About the role

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Behave in a manner consistent with the Midlothian Plant Code of Conduct.
• Be a self-starter.
• Mobile equipment skills - will have or be able to demonstrate within 120 days.
• Skid Steer
• Loader
• Forklift
• Yard mule
• Technical Skills – will have or develop within a maximum 120 days.
• Basic Mechanical knowledge
• Welding
• Rigging use of hoisting devices – slings, chokers , chain falls, come a longs
• Use all manner of hand tools.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hrs.).
• Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground).
• Climb stairs and ladders as high as 200 feet in elevation.
• Physical ability to climb on equipment.
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces.
• Ability to see and hear safety indicators and warnings.
• Drive automobile to various plant sites and work locations. Must be able to travel (air/auto) overnight as needed.
• Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process.
• Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require use of hearing protection.
• Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various lab chemicals. See MSDS for more details.

Responsibilities

• Responds to the central control room operator needs.
• Perform lockouts and release stored energy as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment.
• Lubricates equipment.
• Performs repairs to equipment.
• Keeps the process area clean.
• Keeps the process area organized in the field.
• Resets 480V electrical equipment.
• Conduct routine audits / inspection of the area in scope.
• Supplies whole tires, PEF and purchased chips to the process.
• Insure material flow is maintained.
• Thoroughly understand the TDF reduction and handling process.
• Write work orders.
• Other duties as directed by supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid life and disability benefits
• paid vacation
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees