What are the responsibilities and job description for the Concrete Plant Loader Operator position at O'Brien Ready Mix?
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Monday March 10th, 2025
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Kansas SBDC at Pitt State University
402 N Broadway Street Suite B
Pittsburg, KS 66762
From 10am - 3pm
We are a family owned business! We are looking to add honest, reliable people to our family business. For more information or to schedule a time to interview contact Stacie smunday@obrienreadymix.com or 417-665-9602
About us
O'Brien Ready Mix is a family owned business with plants in Frontenac, Fort Scott, Parsons, Chanute & Galena KS, Joplin MO, and Gentry AR. We are demanding, rewarding, professional and our goal is to At O’Brien Ready Mix, we are committed to providing quality products and service from the residential back yard to the large highway or construction project in the various Southeast Kansas, Southwest Missouri & Northwest Arkansas area. With O’Brien Ready Mix, we have permanent plant sites along the Kansas, Missouri and Arkansas state line with a new plant located in Gentry Arkansas..
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities
- Wellness programs
- Safe work environment
Job Summary
As a ready mix loader operator/maintenance, you will operate a heavy diesel equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining the materials in a concrete plant. On site, you will maneuver the equipment appropriately to feed the concrete mixture to designated areas.
Job Requirements
- Must adhere to safety requirements and procedures and wearing of required safety equipment and clothing
- Must be at work at the appointed time ready to start with proper safety attire and equipment.
- Punch a time clock
- Required to work Monday through Friday with an occasional Saturday.
Physical Demands
- Moderate to Strenuous work. Must be able to climb in and out of the equipment many times a day.
- Must climb a ladder on the back of the truck. Ladder is used to check the concrete and carry things to be added to the load.
- Operating of hand tools
- Extended periods of sitting while driving to/from job sites with constant vibration and motion, typically less than 30 minutes but could be an hour or more.
- Must wash and clean their equipment. This requires a fair amount of climbing on the equipment.
- Requires working in hot (90° F ) and cold (32° F-) temperatures.
- Requires walking on terrain that may be uneven, muddy and slippery.
- Exposure to sounds and noise levels that may be distracting or uncomfortable
- Exposure to diesel exhaust, dust and water mist or vapor
- Variable lighting conditions, dependent upon available natural light.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy equipment, including loaders and forklifts, to transport materials within the concrete plant.
- Load and unload concrete mixers, ensuring proper handling and safety protocols are followed.
- Assist in fabricating and finishing concrete products, adhering to quality standards.
- Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborate with team members to coordinate daily operations and meet production goals.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment, following all safety regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
