Batch Plant Operator

Koy Concrete

  • Columbus, Texas
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Oversee and participate if needed in plant maintenance including lubrication schedule, spill clean-up, dust collector maintenance, silo clean-up and batch house general housekeeping. Be willing to perform and/or assist in other duties as needed to operate and maintain concrete batch plants, trucks and equipment in operation as assigned by management.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, Texas

    Description

    Founded in 1956, Koy Concrete is still family owned and operated.

    Koy Concrete is hiring professional Mixer Truck Drivers for our Sealy, Fulshear, Katy, & Columbus Plants. We offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work locally and be home at the end of your day. If you are interested in a new career with an established company apply today.

    Koy Concrete's Benefit Package includes the following:
    • Competitive Pay.
    • Medical Insurance.
    • Dental Insurance.
    • Vision Insurance.
    • Company Paid Life Insurance.
    • Company Funded Profit-Sharing.
    • Paid Holidays.
    • Personal Paid Time Off.
    • Paid Uniforms.

    Batch Plant Operator Job Description:
    Position Summary: 
    Primary responsibilities are to operate and maintain a concrete batch in good working condition. He will work with dispatch and managers to supervise drivers, loader operator and yard workers to expedite production. Monitoring raw materials and ready-mix concrete for quantity and quality are additional responsibilities.
     
    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Report to work and start-up batch plant 30 minutes prior to drivers arriving.
    • Oversee and participate if needed in plant maintenance including lubrication schedule, spill clean-up, dust collector maintenance, silo clean-up and batch house general housekeeping.
    • Make regular plant inspections to look and listen for plant problems and report to manager.
    • Make daily inspections of hoppers, plant, conveyors and other equipment to look and listen for any problems.
    • Report any problems or safety issues to the plant manager.
    • Give directions and special instructions to drivers.
    • Monitor material inventories for quality and quantity.
    • Monitor baghouse and dust collectors for emissions.
    • Perform or assist as instructed to fill out reports including TCEQ, TxDOT, maintenance and inventory.
    • Be proficient in using the batch and dispatch programs.
    • Work with managers, supervisors, and dispatchers to organize and supervise drivers.
    • Spot check loads for quality control.
    • Ensure the plant is ready, correct materials are in bins and cement inventories are adequately scheduled for the next day.
    • Perform end of the day procedures including ticket organization, computer and plant shut down.
    • Communicate with dispatcher to verify jobs status, mix designs for projects are correct for next day.
    • Follow environmental rules and procedures to ensure the plant and yard comply with federal, state, local laws and company requirements.
    • Work with the plant manager, loader operator and other personnel to improve efficiency, quality of concrete and solve problems.
    • Be willing to operate the front-end loader when needed.
    • Understand and follow directions in English from supervisors as to required work.
    • Be willing to perform and/or assist in other duties as needed to operate and maintain concrete batch plants, trucks and equipment in operation as assigned by management.
    • Adhere to all company, TCEQ, and OSHA rules and regulations at all times.
    • Meet or exceed company safety standards including PPE and uniforms.
     
    Qualifications:
    Minimum Requirements:
    • Must possess a valid Texas issued driver's license.
    • Be at least 18 years of age.
     
    Batch Plant Operator Job Description:
    Physical Requirements and Environmental Demands:
    • Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to 
    • communicate to employees/customers as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment.
    • Must be able to pass a drug test.
    • Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls.
    • Employee must be able to climb a ladder and work at heights up to 80 feet.
    • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, high noise, and working outdoors.
    • Must wear personal protective equipment when required. 
    • Employee must be able to lift 100 lbs. sack 4 ½ Feet high. 
    • Available to work a flexible schedule based on production need.

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