Concrete Batch Plant Operator Independence Excavating

DiGeronimo Companies; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance + Optional Family

Disability

Wellness program

Holiday and PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Independence Excavating is seeking an experienced Concrete Batch Plant Operator to oversee mix design input, operate portable batch equipment, and ensure daily production aligns with specifications. This role requires attention to safety, accuracy, and efficiency on demanding civil projects.

You will monitor inventories, coordinate deliveries, and maintain records for permit compliance while working with pumps, conveyors, and RexCon-type plants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years' experience as Concrete Batch Plant Operator in road construction/airfield paving.
• Strong mathematical skills required.
• NRMCA and/or ACI certification preferred but not required (willing to obtain).
• Must pass drug screen and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating, maintaining, and taking down of Portable Concrete Plant (RexCon 12SE or Similar).
• Verifying proper input of mix design components for proper mixing daily.
• Operating primary machinery and equipment for production, such as pumps and conveyors; unloading materials.
• Maintaining and servicing equipment assigned to plant operation.
• Monitoring material inventories and coordinating material deliveries.
• Reporting daily production quantities, material usage, equipment usage, and fuel consumption.
• Maintaining plant permit records and ensuring compliance.
• Keeping the plant area orderly and clean.
• Operating equipment safely and efficiently.
• Cleaning of equipment daily.
• Adhering to all safety practices and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mathematics

Teamwork

Communication

Safety

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

NRMCA/ACI certification (preferred)

Tools

Pumps

Conveyor belts

Plant equipment

Job description

Concrete Batch Plant Operator

Independence Excavating is looking to hire an experienced and seasoned Concrete Batch Plant Operator to our team! In this role, you will oversee the mixing process and check the batch against specifications and regulations on the requirements of each concrete type.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Setting up, operating, maintaining, and taking down of Portable Concrete Plant (RexCon 12SE or Similar)




• Verifying proper input of mix design components for proper mixing of products on a daily basis




• Operating primary machinery and additional equipment for production, such as pumps and conveyor belts and unloads materials




• Maintaining and servicing equipment assigned to plant operation




• Monitoring material inventories and coordinate material deliveries




• Reporting daily production quantities, material usage, equipment usage and fuel consumption




• Maintaining/providing records for plant permit requirements/assure compliance




• Maintaining plant area in an orderly manner




• Operating equipment safely and efficiently




• Cleaning of equipment daily




• Adhering to all safety practices, procedures, and policies




• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Additional construction certifications or training preferred




• At least 3 years' experience of Concrete Batch Plant Operator in the road construction and airfield paving industry




• Candidates must possess strong mathematical skills




• Well versed in trial batches and mix designs.




• NRMCA and/or ACI certification is preferred but not required (Must be willing to get)




• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment




• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners, general contractors, and local enforcement agencies




• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment




• Ability to gain clearance in restricted/high-security zones. (Airport AOA, Military Bases, etc.)




• Must have valid Driver's License




• Must be able to pass drug screen




• 100% Travel required

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!




• Excellent Benefits:

  
  
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  • FSA & HSA
  
  
  • Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
  
  
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  
  
  • Wellness Incentive Program
  
  
  
  



• Paid Holidays and PTO




• 401(k) + Company match




• Paid corporate training program




• Tuition Reimbursement




• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement




• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.