Plant Operator

Express Employment Professionals; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,632,000 - 95,561,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a dependable Plant Operator to operate and monitor a rock crushing plant. The role focuses on safe, efficient plant operations, routine inspections, and timely maintenance support in an outdoor, industrial setting.

You will monitor equipment, assist with repairs, and coordinate with teammates to ensure continuous production while adhering to MSHA safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Previous plant, aggregate, quarry, mining, heavy equipment, or similar industrial experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to assist with basic equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a physically demanding industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor rock crushing plant operations.
• Monitor the feeding and distribution of aggregate throughout the plant.
• Monitor gauges, instruments, and plant machinery.
• Perform plant inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with team members throughout the work area.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of plant equipment.
• Operate other plant equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties on the property when the plant is idle or down due to mechanical issues.
• Follow all MSHA regulations and required safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Dependable

Job description

Pay: $29.00/hourIndustry: Sand & Gravel / Aggregate Production

We are seeking a dependable Plant Operator to operate and monitor a rock crushing plant. This position is responsible for maintaining safe and efficient plant operations, monitoring equipment, completing inspections, and assisting with maintenance and repairs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor rock crushing plant operations.
• Monitor the feeding and distribution of aggregate throughout the plant.
• Monitor gauges, instruments, and plant machinery.
• Perform plant inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Communicate with team members throughout the work area.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of plant equipment.
• Operate other plant equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties on the property when the plant is idle or down due to mechanical issues.
• Follow all MSHA regulations and required safety procedures.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at various heights.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and turning.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to remain alert to vehicles, warning signals, equipment, and surrounding operations.
• Exposure to aggregate dust, fuel fumes, welding gases, and plant mist.
• Exposure to seasonal hot and cold temperatures.
• Work around heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
• Potential exposure to hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

Qualifications

• Previous plant, aggregate, quarry, mining, heavy equipment, or similar industrial experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to assist with basic equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong safety awareness.
• Dependable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a physically demanding industrial environment.