Loader Operator - Stafford
On-siteFalmouth, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Load material from stockpiles, oil, grease, and service equipment while making normal operating adjustments. Maintain the plant mechanically and esthetically, including loaders and mixers, and perform housekeeping duties such as shoveling, washing, and minor repairs. Ensure safe, efficient production of ready-mix concrete using an automated computerized batching system by maintaining consistent batching sequences and monitoring scale and gate accuracy. Assist with monthly inventory and plant repairs as needed. Work outdoors in extreme heat or cold, standing, walking, and lifting up to 75 lbs, with flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime. Must obtain VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certifications within 90 days of hire.
Required Qualifications
- Must have or must be able to obtain VDOT Concrete Batch Plant Operator Certifications within 90 days of hire
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision
- Valid Drivers license which meets company standards required
- Ability to travel within delivery area to other plant locations
- Ability to pass pre-employment processes including criminal background check, physical and drug screen
- Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required
- Working outdoors with exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold and other outdoor environmental conditions
- Constant standing and walking
- Climbing
- Working from heights
- Lifting up to 75 lbs
- Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime
- Job requires the following motions: climbing, stretching, driving/steering, sitting, twisting, vibration, riding on rough terrain
Desired Qualifications
- Basic understanding of concrete characteristics and production preferred
- Previous experience in ready-mix industry preferred
- Previous experience and knowledge of safe operation of heavy equipment preferred
- High energy
- Flexible
- Patient
- Trustworthy
- Customer service driven
- Adaptable to changing environments and schedules
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