Plant Loader Operator

Ready Mixed Concrete Company•Lincoln, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ready Mixed Concrete in Lincoln is seeking a Plant Loader Operator. The operator safely uses a straight or articulated rubber-tired tractor-type vehicle with a front-mounted, hydraulically powered bucket or scoop to lift and transport bulk materials around plant or processing areas, feed conveyors, hoppers, or chutes, load trucks, and support plant operations. The operator must follow Company Safety Program and Policies, work safely, and maintain reliable attendance. This is a year-round position, though work may be limited at times. Shifts are 8–10 hours, and during the busy season the operator may be required to work 5–6 days per week. The position also supports maintenance and normal operations at two batch plants.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus previous heavy-equipment experience and some manual labor on plant equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company insurance program.
Physical ability to assist with maintenance and normal plant operations.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and number series.
Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
General math skills.
Reliable attendance.
Must meet the stated qualifications; pre-employment reference and background checks and post-offer substance testing are conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Direct incoming construction-material loads to the correct unloading location.
Coordinate with plant leadership and operators to meet production material needs in a timely manner.
Load hoppers and feed belts with the proper materials for production.
Load refuse, scrap, rubble, and rejected material into trucks or roll-offs for disposal.
Accurately record incoming material loads for receiving and payable purposes.
Remove accumulated slurry from washout pits as needed.
Perform basic equipment maintenance.
Maintain the yard and unpaved areas by filling potholes and grading.
Operate equipment safely.
Assist with maintenance and normal operations of the two batch plants.
Perform other duties as assigned.