Batch Plant Operator- Helena, MT

at Helena Sand & Gravel, Inc. in; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental, disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture and growth

Job summary

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is seeking a Batch Plant Operator in Helena, MT to control production and load out of batch materials while ensuring on-time deliveries per dispatch instructions. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years batching experience. CDL preferred and ACI certification within six months are also noted. The company offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years batching experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and dispatch orders.
• Operate batch plant safely and efficiently.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of plant equipment.
• Record time and material usage accurately.
• Maintain compliance with environmental and air quality regulations.

Skills

Batching operations

Reading dispatch orders

Radio/phone communication

Computer literacy

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–2 years batching experience

Tools

Batching software

Dispatch software

Quality control software

Job description

Batch Plant Operator - Helena, MT (Construction)

Job ID: 526416

CRH is the largest building materials company in North America. We develop sustainable solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Our products are everywhere you live, go and work! Montana Materials & Construction, A CRH Company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete in Anaconda, Butte, Great Falls and Helena, MT.

Position Overview

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for controlling production and load out of materials produced in the batch plant, as well as for scheduling and ensuring timely delivery of supplies to the plant to perform duties in conjunction with dispatch loading instructions. The goal is customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and specifications. Reads dispatch orders and understands required needs for production of materials.
• Conduct batching operations in an efficient and safe manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Conduct batching functions in a professional manner and ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Must be able to produce on-time & in-spec concrete for the customer. This is a customer focused business.
• Prints out delivery tickets on each truck/load and file. Gives copy of delivery tickets to truck drivers to obtain customer payment upon delivery of materials as needed.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment. Performs maintenance to batch plant which includes greasing, sweeping, shoveling, performing equipment repairs, cleaning, and removing jam-ups.
• Become proficient in all batching, dispatching, & quality control software.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Ability to understand appropriate uses of various mix designs.
• Ability to test concrete for conformance with mix design and specification.
• Ability to conduct moisture tests, yield calculation and yield adjustment of mix designs for conformance with mix designs and specifications.
• Responsible for efficient working condition of plant equipment.
• Must be able to climb man ladder.
• Follow verbal (in person and over the phone) and written instruction.
• Must be able to organize and lead people.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• One to Two years batching-related experience is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively on radio/phone system.

Mathematical Skills

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

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.
• Ability and willingness to pass ACI level 1 certification within six months.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

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.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Qualifications

May be subject to drug testing, medical exams and physical abilities testing.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Montana Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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