Pump Operator

Cemstone•South St. Paul, MN

8d•$37 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Safely drive and operate Schwing, Putzmeister or other concrete pumps of various boom lengths or line pumps. This role involves pre-trip and post-trip inspections of concrete pumps, driving to project sites, setting up the pump, operating the pump to place concrete according to customer specifications, cleaning the pump systems, and managing paperwork. The operator will also maintain communication with dispatch and maintenance, and may be assigned other duties when not pumping.

Requirements

Education or the equivalent experience, certificates, licenses, and registrations for pump operations.
Ability to read, write and speak English.
Ability to perform simple math such as addition and subtraction.
Ability to handle cash and make change.
Ability to deal with customers and other employees in a diplomatic manner in a variety of stressful situations.
Ability to safely operate pump truck and perform tasks congruent with company policy and within state and federal laws.
Possess a valid CDL driver’s license.
Previous Heavy Duty Truck experience.
Pass The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) test within the first twelve (12) months of employment.
Maintain an ACPA recertification every two (2) years.
Experience with small line pumps, high pressure pumps, multiple suction booms, technical sections, and safety and hand signals.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-trip inspection of concrete pumps pursuant to DOT regulations, checking fluid levels, tire pressure, brakes, and hydraulic systems.
Fill the water tank before each project.
Safely drive the concrete pump to assigned project sites using the most direct route.
Safely drive the concrete pump into the site and work with contractors or homeowners to set up the pump in a safe position.
Pump concrete according to customer desire with respect to yards per hour in the safest manner.
Clean out pump systems in an environmentally responsible manner upon completion of the project, as desired by the contractor or homeowner.
Keep pump dispatch informed of project status via two-way radio, digital pagers, and cellular phones.
Complete all paperwork and collect monies if necessary before leaving the job site.
Call out each afternoon or evening for the next day’s start time.
Perform a post-trip inspection of the concrete pump pursuant to DOT standards and identify any issues or necessary repairs.
Communicate with maintenance regarding vehicle issues and repairs.
If not assigned a pumping event, may be asked to work or clean on pumps or perform other related duties.
Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers.
Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company.
Ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.
Perform other duties as assigned by the placing manager.