Plant Operator

BURNCO Rock Products Inc.; Bridgeport, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

BURNCO Rock Products Inc. is hiring an Aggregate Plant Operator for our Bridgeport site. This role focuses on safely operating the plant, maintaining safety, and supporting maintenance while collaborating with the team.

The position requires basic mechanical aptitude, math skills, and a willingness to work 12-hour night shifts, with weekend hours as needed. Prior aggregate experience and welding are assets.

Qualifications

• Experience safely operating equipment in an aggregate environment.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work well in a team.
• High school diploma or GED is an asset.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night shifts and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the processing plant to transform raw pit material into finished aggregate products.
• Use loaders, haul trucks, skid steers, welders, and hand tools daily.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily priorities and cross-train as needed.
• Help maintain a safe, hazard-free environment through housekeeping and routine maintenance.
• Complete required documentation and highlight opportunities for plant improvements.
• Follow MSHA and company safety policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Attention to detail

Math skills

Welding experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Welders

Hand tools

Loader operation

Skid steer

Haul trucks

Job description

BURNCO is a leading supplier of construction materials, proudly serving communities across North America. We are committed to quality, safety, and customer service, and we’re building a team that reflects those same values.

Do you have experience safely operating equipment and maintaining plant safety in an aggregate environment? We are hiring an Aggregate Plant Operator for our Bridgeport site. If you have mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety and are an excellent team player, we want to hear from you!

You will be responsible for safely operating equipment and tools to efficiently run our aggregate plant. Your primary focus will be on equipment operation, maintaining plant safety, and supporting maintenance. Collaborating with your team to ensure smooth daily operations, identify safety hazards and maintenance needs, and complete required documentation, you will support continuous improvement and ensure compliance with regulations.

What you will be doing

• Safely operate the processing plant to transform raw pit material into finished aggregate products
• Use various equipment—including loaders, haul trucks, skid steers, welders, and hand tools—to complete daily tasks
• Collaborate with team members to meet daily operational priorities and cross-train in other positions as needed
• Help maintain a safe, hazard-free work environment through housekeeping and routine maintenance duties
• Conduct regular plant walk-throughs to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and review completed repairs
• Complete required documentation, highlighting opportunities for plant improvements, and elevate operational issues to the Foreman
• Follow all safety policies and regulations, including MSHA and company standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we would like from you

• Ability to safely and confidently use power tools, welders, hand tools, and related equipment
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Basic mechanical aptitude and solid math skills
• Availability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends
• Previous experience in the aggregate industry and proficiency in welding is considered an asset
• Prior experience operating heavy machinery in a plant environment is a plus
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is considered an asset

Location and other key details:

• This position is scheduled for anovernight shift, with hours primarily falling during the nighttime and early morning hours.
• This is a full-time permanent field-based position at our Bridgeport site
• Position involves working 12-hour shifts with weekend hours as necessary
• This is a safety sensitive position, offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of fitness for duty assessments, including drug and alcohol screening and a criminal background check
• Travel to various job sites required as needed, less than 10%
• Regular outdoor work with exposure to a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
• Frequently required to climb, kneel, bend, reach, lift loads up to 30 lbs, carry items up to 20 lbs, push, pull, and use manual dexterity to perform duties effectively
• Frequently stand, walk, and use fine and gross motor skills, including hand-eye coordination, near and distance vision to perform your tasks safely and accurately
• Regular exposure to loud noises, heavy machinery, moving equipment, oil, debris, solvents, smoke, gases, fumes, and aggregate materials
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, vests, and glasses, ear plugs, and hard hats, with additional PPE for special jobs as required

Why BURNCO?

• Be part of a supportive, high-performing team that values your growth and success
• Enjoy competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and more
• Experience our inclusive, collaborative, and safety-focused culture
• Take part in team events, professional development activities, and community initiatives

Join us and be part of an organization that values safety above all. BURNCO offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can truly make a difference. With competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, BURNCO is where you can thrive while contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.

BURNCO is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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