Aggregates Plant Operator-Bloomsdale, MO 1

 

Job ID:  515466

 

APAC Tennessee, Inc., a CRH company, is an industry leader in high quality asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and services.  Located near downtown Memphis, APAC Tennessee services Eastern Arkansas, West Tennessee, and Northwest Mississippi with mobile concrete operations servicing the Southeastern United States.  At APAC our employees are our most valuable resource and why we conduct business while placing Safety First…Always.

 

Aggregate Plant Operator: 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

Operates asphalt plant controls to produce asphalt paving materials. 

Adjusts controls for required mixture of the materials. 

Operates controls that admit materials separately from storage hoppers or mixing bins. 

Observes indicator that show when proper amount of materials have been made. 

Discharges materials from bin into truck. 

Assists in maintenance and repair of plant equipment (use of various hand tools, sledge hammer, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill).

Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant.

Willing to travel and work away from home when required.

Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Willing to work in various climate conditions, both hot and cold.

Overtime work is required.

Report to work at the designated start time.

Able to work overtime when required.

Other duties as assigned per supervisor.                                                                                                     

 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

One (1) year related experience is preferred.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.

CDL preferred. 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions

Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)

 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force          

CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment            

HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist

AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground

FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches             

BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.     

VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions

HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

 

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully; an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.