Concrete Batch Plant Operator

Bettis Companies•Topeka, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

In 1979, Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc. began with a paving and maintenance operation and a dedication to service. Today the organization operates several lines of business that can cover all areas of need in a construction project. The Bettis Group of Companies today include Bettis Asphalt & Construction, Inc., Mid-States Materials, LLC, Capital Trucking, LLC, Bettis Contractors, Inc., Capital Crane, LLC, Capital Ready-Mix, LLC, Heartland Rail Services, Koss Construction Company, Midwest Pavement Grinding, LLC, McCormick Asphalt Paving, and PCI Mechanical Services. From rock to road, construction to cranes, our ability to handle a complete job ensures both the best price and the best quality. Bettis Companies hires the industry’s top professionals. Our crews are comprised of individuals who share the same commitment to quality, service, safety, and family. At Bettis, we self-perform the majority of tasks, maintaining strict safety and quality control. Our client list grows steadily because we understand the importance of developing long-term relationships built on trust, performance, and reliability. See the Bettis Companies in action here. Concrete Batch Plant Operator Primary Function: The purpose of this position is to batch ready-mix concrete and perform plant maintenance. The operator/mechanic may be called upon to work extensive overtime as weather and business conditions warrant. Familiarity and strict adherence to all company policies that impact job, including but not limited to lockout/tagout, confined space, and hazard communications. This position reports to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
Must be able to read, write and interpret directions.
Must be able to work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following Company safety guidelines and following company policies.
Must be able to work flexible hours. Hours vary by week.
Must be able to do moderately strenuous work, ability to lift over 50 pounds, and endure long periods of standing/walking/sitting as well as continuous strenuous activities such as frequent reaching, bending, or lifting.
This position is an indoor and outdoor position exposed to all weather conditions.
Must have transportation to get to work on time.
Must be familiar with computerized batch panel and how a plant operates.
Must be able to pass a company drug screen and physical.
Must have computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Have at least two years of experience around concrete manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

The production of quality ready mix concrete in accordance with required mix design specifications.
Managing the day-to-day functions of the plant yard.
Perform opening, startup, and shutdown of batch plant.
The batch man/maintenance personnel may be called upon to work extensive overtime as weather and business conditions warrant.
Interacting regularly with dispatchers, haulers, drivers, customers, operations, production, and quality control personnel.
Daily inspection of entire plant facility.
Performing routine, preventative, diagnostic, and repair maintenance on all plant equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner.
May require travel to potentially any of our plant locations based on need.
Will perform other duties as assigned by management personnel.
Accurately report daily material delivery and usage in a timely manner and ordering material according to production plans.