Batch Plant Loader Operator-Traveling at Southwest Concrete Paving Co.

Southwest Concrete Paving is an established concrete paving company specializing in military airfield construction across the western United States. At Southwest we believe that quality and safety come first and have spent considerable resources to assure those components are emphasized on every project. We believe that teamwork and communication is the way to achieve these goals and we seek like-minded individuals who want to become part of a successful team.The Batch Plant Loader Operator position is responsible for maintaining site stockpiles and working materials to provide compliant consistent materials to feed bins on the batch plant. Maintaining stockpiles and stockpile floors is a key component of the role however additional duties will be assigned outside of paving operations. Those duties may include set-up of batch plant water and dust control general plant maintenance yard clean-up and organization etc. Operation of other equipment including water truck Gannon tractor reach lift areal lift etc. may be necessary. The individual will be responsible for servicing and maintaining equipment daily. PRIMARY DUTIES:Operate equipment efficiently to maintain production goalsAssist with setup and tear down of plantsPerform general maintenance repair and service equipment as required or directed by supervisorGeneral housekeeping of equipment and jobsite The use of a shovel to move material will be necessaryPerform all duties within safety guidelines set up by M.S.H.A. and company policyPerform pre-shift inspections on equipment prior to startupOther duties as assignedREQUIREMENTS:Must be willing to travel up to 100% Must be available to work all shifts including days nights and/or weekendsMust be able to work in conditions with loud noise; work on/around heavy/moving machinery; bend walk stand and sit for extended time; and use hand toolsMust be able to lift objects weighing 80 lb. or more on a regular basisMust have High School Diploma or equivalentMust be at least 18 years of ageFluent in English and Spanish (preferred)EXPERIENCE:Must have mechanical knowledge of equipment and be able to perform routine maintenanceExperience working with Concrete Batch Plants preferredCDL preferredIn addition to a competitive salary of $30.00 per hour Davis Bacon Rates apply on participating projects.Southwest Concrete Paving is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We are a drug-free work environment requiring pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to full background check to obtain access to military bases. If you require an accommodation with applying please email or call the HR Department at to request accommodations. This email is only to request accommodation for the application process and is not an email to inquire about the status of your application.This position requires a full drug screening and background check in order to obtain access to military airfield bases. Key Skills Medical Collection,Forklift,Distributed Control Systems,caterpillar,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Math,Wastewater,Mechanical Knowledge,OSHA,Maintenance,Programmable Logic Controllers Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1