Operator

Job Summary

The Operator performs a combination of duties involving general plant maintenance and operation of mobile equipment. This includes properly loading Ready Mix trucks and interacting with Ready Mix drivers and plant personnel. The Operator is responsible for operating equipment commonly found necessary for the proper maintenance of a ready-mix plant. Equipment operated will include a loader, water truck, man lift, forklift, etc.

Benefits

CalPortland is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. 

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
  • low-cost premiums even for family coverage
• Company-paid life/AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Paid sick/vacation/holiday
• 401k/Company Funded Pension Program (program is dependent upon location and job type)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits 

Compensation

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and resolves maintenance problems to ensure efficient operations
• Loads ready mix trucks with concrete and guides drivers through the plant
• Batch quality concrete within specifications, bringing any significant variances in the batching to the attention of the Plant Superintendent
• Completes daily service requirements of the plant; helps inspect the plant for preventative maintenance issues
• Operates front-end loaders and forklifts
• Performs general maintenance of water pumps, conveyor belts, and other plant equipment 
• Maintains inventory of raw materials, parts, and tools
• Monitors KPIs for dispatch
• Effectively communicates with customers and other departments of the company 
• Stays well-informed on Quality Control demands on concrete
• Demonstrate safe and efficient operation of equipment while completing assigned tasks
• Perform pre-operational/post-operational checks of equipment to ensure equipment can be operated safely
• Operate a range of loaders, including skip loader, front loader, man lift, and forklift
• Perform work area examinations to ensure a safe work environment; any observed hazards must be noted, reported to the supervisor and corrected if possible
• Comply with company policies, procedures and work rules, as well as federal safety, health, and environmental regulations
• Perform plant maintenance activities as directed
• Work may extend to include general labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
• Support other plant activities as directed
• Some weekend and night work will be required

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance, operations, loaders and forklifts
• Must provide basic tools such as wrenches, hammers, welding hood, and gloves
• Experience in metal cutting and fabrication, and ability to perform general maintenance on pumps and plant equipment
• Knowledgeable in the operation and equipment used in a ready-mix plant
• Versed in Batch Panel software
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable in MSHA and OSHA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of pH, TSS, TDS, and Turbidity limits to meet the Department of Ecology standards
• Able to work in various extreme weather conditions
• May be required to work varying start/stop times and extended hours
• Experience operating loaders, man lifts, and forklifts
• Experience operating equipment outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision
• Physical requirements: able to lift/move up to 100 lbs., climb up to 24 feet, walk, bend and crouch 

Preferred:

• Strong computer skills
• Any maintenance-related certifications
• Commercial driver’s license

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing.