Plant Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year of aggregate or mining plant operations experience.
• Experience with a variety of hand tools.
• Experience operating heavy mining or construction equipment.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, with possible weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to read equipment operating manuals and interpret gauges.
• Ability to complete pre-shift inspection reports and daily reports, including basic mathematical tasks.
• Ability to wear all required safety equipment.
• Ability to communicate with coworkers about vehicle and mobile equipment movement using a CB radio, hand signals, or warning sounds.
• Ability to perform duties safely and work effectively in a team-oriented, service-focused environment.
• Ability to work at various heights, climb stairs to 100 feet and work at that height, and climb on and off equipment to operate and service it.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb, and reach around equipment; lift and carry up to 45 pounds; and walk across steep or rough terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wetness, dryness, dust, and noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively and safely, and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently in accordance with training and manufacturer instructions.
• Follow MSHA and plant safety rules, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform pre-shift safety inspections of systems, equipment, and accessories.
• Perform preventative maintenance and service equipment.
• Inspect equipment and report needed repairs to supervision.
• Assist with plant maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain good housekeeping of the plant and equipment.
• Perform duties with minimum supervision.
• Assist with operation of other equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Lubricate machinery, shovel spillage areas, monitor plant conveyors, shakers, crushers, feeders, and pumps, and inspect the plant daily.

Benefits

• Mileage and approved travel expenses reimbursed for employees whose commute to the Dallas Corporate Office exceeds 50 miles, according to company policies.