Batch Plant Operator

About the role

Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction is now hiring an experienced Batch Plant Operator to join our team. This position offers challenges, training, and growth opportunities within a reputable organization.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate batch plant (daily)
• Fill aggregate hoppers, refill as needed
• Schedule filling aggregate bunkers and cement silo
• Keep area around batch plant clean
• Maintain batch plant (grease bearings, replace conveyor belts)
• Operate Mixer Truck
• Discharge the concrete
• Clean the mixer truck
• Maintain mixer truck (check oil coolant/antifreeze daily, grease rollers regularly, chip out inside of mixer truck as needed)
• Batch Concrete
• Operate the mixer truck, discharge the concrete
• Clean the mixer truck
• Maintain mixer truck (check oil coolant/antifreeze daily, grease rollers regularly, chip out inside of mixer truck as needed)
• Quality Control
• Take moisture samples
• Calculate water/cement ratio and know the capability of our mixes
• Take test cylinders of concrete
• Break test cylinders
• Keep records of all testing and batch tickets
• Know the admixtures we use and what their capabilities are

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years concrete batching experience in ready mix or concrete paving
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of concrete batching technology, equipment, methods and safety
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• ACI concrete field testing technician grade 1 preferred
• ACI concrete strength testing technician preferred
• Willingness to work 80+ hours a week, nights, and weekends during summer operations