Concrete Plant Operator / Driver - Haines, AK

Job Summary

The selected candidate will be responsible for operating heavy equipment, driving mixer trucks, operating a concrete plant, and performing associated maintenance. This role requires regular communication with internal and external customers such as external clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret mix designs and specifications
• Operate heavy equipment required for project completion; operate company vehicles to move people and equipment between job locations and company facilities.
• Perform skilled work related to concrete manufacturing
• Perform administrative tasks, including but not limited to e-mail correspondence, timecard entry, handling documents and electronic files, etc.
• Ensure equipment maintenance inspections are completed to maintain equipment in safe operating condition
• Perform minor servicing and maintenance on equipment; refer major problems to the shop
• Ensure strict compliance with safety regulatory requirements, guidelines, and protocols to prevent accidents, injuries, and damage to property.  Maintain a thorough understanding of regulations related to concrete manufacturing.

Education

• Valid Driver's License and ability to maintain a clean driving history required
• Commercial driver's license required 

Skills

• 1 to 3 years of experience working in concrete manufacturing or related field
• Self-directed, driven by results, and highly motivated requiring minimal direct guidance
• Proven track record of maintaining a safe work culture
• Knowledge of construction processes related to area of responsibility
• Mechanical skills and proficiency preferred
• Ability to use a computer and/or mobile device, including use of MS Office, Android and iOS applications required

Physical Requirements

• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle and manipulate objects, write, use a keyboard and/or mobile device
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear), and perform tasks requiring visual acuity
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods (8 hours or more), and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequently work in close proximity to heavy equipment and machinery
• Frequent exposure to typical construction site conditions, including dust and loud noise, and all weather conditions
• Some exposure to fuel, oil, and other chemicals