Plant Operations/Equipment Operator

Capital Quarries Inc.; Jefferson City (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Job summary

Capital Sand Company in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a full-time Plant Operator for our sand plant. The role involves operating sand and gravel processing equipment and performing general maintenance on processing equipment, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Requirements include ability to read English, willingness to work outdoors in all weather, valid driver’s license (preferred), and willingness to travel occasionally; MSHA knowledge, welding or mechanical experience are pluses.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance on processing equipment.
• Ability to read and understand English.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sand and gravel processing equipment.
• Perform general maintenance on processing equipment (bearings, conveyor belts, welding).
• Safely operate front-end loader, excavator, haul truck, and water truck.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of equipment.
• Assist with safety training and safety compliance.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Mechanical experience

Welding experience

MSHA knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Capital Sand Company - MO - Jefferson City, MO 65101Position Type: Full TimeCapital Sand Company is looking to fill an Plant Operator position located at our Jefferson City, Missouri sand plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate sand and gravel processing equipment.
• Perform general maintenance on processing equipment, replacing bearings, replacing conveyor idlers, splicing conveyor belts, cutting, welding, fabrication, ect.
• Safely operate front-end loader, excavator, haul truck, and water truck.
• Perform general maintenance of heavy equipment; greasing, changing cutting edges, changing oil, maintaining maintenance logs, ect.
• Perform pre-shift inspections of heavy equipment and processing equipment.
• Participates in safety training, drills, and meetings to ensure overall equipment and crew safety.
• Observe and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Suggest corrective action to improve plant and equipment performance and assist with implementation.
• Work in a constate state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending over, climbing, reaching overhead, kneeling, balancing, pushing, or pulling, talking/communication, repetitive use of legs, lifting up to 50 lbs., carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Performs other duties as directed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the practices and techniques applied to the safe operation of heavy equipment, including record keeping of equipment.
• Lift/Move up to 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license (preferred)
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Ability to read and understand the English language.
• Not afraid of working on/around water.
• Training or working knowledge of MSHA is a plus.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Mechanical experience is a plus.
• Some travel is required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance, and short and long-term disability.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.