Bulk Plant Operator

AMERICAN CEMENTING LLC • Rifle, CO

6d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Plant Operator supports cementing operations by safely and accurately blending and loading cement, chemicals, and/or acid for pumping jobs. The role ensures materials are prepared to exact specifications and delivered efficiently to the wellsite. Operators perform daily bulk plant operations, maintain equipment and inventory, complete required documentation, and support cement-loading operations by driving bulk trucks when needed.

The position is based at RCO in Rifle, Colorado. It requires flexibility to work shifts that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty. The work environment includes moving machinery, outdoor weather, diesel fumes, chemicals, dust, and moderate to loud noise. The position involves frequent physical activity and handling materials and equipment, with required PPE that may include respirators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in bulk plant operations.
• Valid Class 1 Driver’s License.
• Strong math and measurement skills, including ratios, volumes, and percentages.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with MSDS, PPE, TDG, and emergency response protocols.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call.
• Ability to frequently lift, lower, carry, and move materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull equipment, carts, hoses, or other objects requiring up to 100 pounds of force.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, crouching, and ground-level work for extended periods; climb and descend ladders, steps, platforms, and equipment while maintaining balance.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination to operate tools, manipulate small parts, assemble and disassemble components, and perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Physical stamina to perform repetitive physical activities throughout the workday while wearing required PPE, including respirators and other safety equipment.
• Visual acuity to inspect equipment, read gauges, identify defects, and safely perform maintenance and operational tasks.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and other personnel in shop, office, and field environments, as applicable.
• May be required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment Functional Capacity Evaluation to assess ability to perform essential job functions safely.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment sponsorship; applicants located outside the United States are not being considered.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulk plant systems to load cement, chemicals, and acid according to job requirements.
• Monitor blending equipment, pressures, and flow systems; adjust pneumatic pressures and valve controls to regulate material flow.
• Maintain plant cleanliness and organization, and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment such as blowers and forklifts.
• Review job proposals, call sheets, and job requirements; coordinate blend specifications and prepare materials accordingly.
• Calculate, measure, pour, and weigh cement, chemicals, and/or acid for blending operations.
• Safely load blended materials into bulk or acid trucks and retain field samples as required.
• Load and unload supplier deliveries using forklifts or pallet jacks.
• Maintain material inventory and ensure samples are stored and tracked properly.
• Complete accurate shipping papers, inventory logs, blend/load records, and other required documentation.
• Drive bulk trucks to assist with cement-loading operations when required.
• Follow and promote safety standards; promptly report hazards, near-misses, incidents, and injuries.
• Attend weekly safety meetings and participate in safety training activities.
• Apply Crew Resource Management principles and support a culture of safety and communication.
• Exercise Stop Work Authority and raise concerns or suggest safer or more efficient methods.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and dependent life coverage options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED