Pump Operator

Cemstone Products Company•South St. Paul, MN

About The Position

Safely drive and operate Schwing, Putzmeister, or other concrete pumps of various boom lengths, as well as line pumps. Operators inspect and maintain pump equipment, travel to assigned projects, position and operate pumps to meet customer needs, clean equipment responsibly, communicate with dispatch, complete paperwork, and coordinate with maintenance. When not assigned to a pumping event, operators may be asked to work on or clean pumps or perform other related duties. The role involves maintaining professional working relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers and supporting timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Education or equivalent experience, certificates, licenses, and registrations for pump operations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction and to handle cash and make change.
Ability to deal diplomatically with customers and employees in a variety of stressful situations.
Ability to safely operate a pump truck and perform tasks in accordance with company policy and state and federal laws.
Valid CDL driver's license.
Previous heavy-duty truck experience.
Pass the American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) test within the first 12 months of employment and maintain ACPA recertification every two years.
Knowledge or experience involving small line pumps, high-pressure pumps, multiple suction booms, technical sections, and safety and hand signals.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including sitting, standing, lifting and carrying equipment and materials, pushing and pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping.
Ability to work outdoors and indoors in varied weather, temperature, and job-site conditions, with exposure to chemicals, slippery surfaces, moving equipment, elevated work areas, and airborne dust.
Use required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, work shoes, and gloves.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-trip inspections of concrete pumps in accordance with DOT regulations, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, hydraulic systems, line systems, and other driver-operated controls.
Fill the water tank before each project after checking that all valves are shut.
Drive safely to assigned project sites, using a map book, Google Maps on a tablet, or experience to select a direct route and arrive on time.
Safely position the concrete pump at the site in coordination with the contractor or homeowner.
Pump concrete at the rate requested by the customer while prioritizing safety.
Clean out pump systems at the project site as requested by the contractor or homeowner and in an environmentally responsible manner.
Keep pump dispatch informed about project status using a two-way radio, digital pager, or cellular phone when available.
Complete required paperwork and collect payment when necessary before leaving the job site.
Call the callout each afternoon or evening to confirm the next day's start time.
Conduct post-trip inspections in accordance with DOT standards, identify vehicle issues or needed repairs, record them on the daily vehicle inspection report, and communicate with maintenance.
When not assigned a pumping event, perform requested work or cleaning on pumps or other related duties.
Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers; promote the company's professional image and reputation; and support timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned by the placing manager.