Small Plant Foreman

Ready Mixed Concrete Company; Nebraska; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Insurance benefits

Wellness program – with the chance to

Paid time off

On the job training

Job summary

Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates in Central Nebraska with multiple plant locations and a focus on quality materials and service. The role oversees plant production control and supervision of plant personnel driving a transit mixer, with duties including maintenance, safety, and batch operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a vocational mechanic diploma, have 3–6 months of related experience, and may drive a concrete truck if qualified.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical diploma required.
• 3–6 months related mechanic experience or training.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous commercial truck driving experience is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs plant equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Implements Lockout/Tagout policy and ensures compliance.
• Operates computerized control panel to weigh and batch concrete ingredients.
• Drives concrete truck to designated job sites if qualified.
• Performs preventative maintenance and keeps facilities clean.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hand tools

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Flexible hours

Education

Vocational/technical mechanic diploma

3–6 months related mechanic experience

Equivalent education/training

Past commercial truck driving experience helpful

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates throughout Central Nebraska with plants in Aurora, Central City, Hebron, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, and York. We put an emphasis on incorporating the highest quality materials, state of the art equipment, and a focus on customer service with an extensively trained staff. For more information about Overland Ready Mixed, visit www.readymixedconcrete.com.

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit www.nebcoinc.com.

Job Summary

Provides plant production control, supervision of plant personnel that drive a transit mixer truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix and other related construction products to job sites. This is a small plant that requires diverse skills based on the business environment which will require assistance in various areas of the plant repair/maintenance in the plant area, plant product operations, yard clean-up, and overall running the plant. If qualified, may drive a concrete truck. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the plant.
• Assures a Lockout/Tagout program/policy for Ready Mixed is developed and implemented while assuring personnel follow safe lockout/tagout procedures.
• Checks moisture content of aggregates and assure that all batches of concrete are mixed to meet job specifications. Operates plant based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations. Operates computerized control panel to weigh and batch the concrete mix ingredients.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Keeps plant facilities clean and safe for efficient operation, including operating a fire hose to clean the plant, operating water valves, and controlling electrical switches in the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs minor maintenance to vehicle—tire pressure, lube ring on mixer drum and check all fluid levels (water, fuel and oil).

CDL Availability

• Performs a daily pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe vehicle. Documents any maintenance that may be required. Assures employee log sheets are maintained to meet D.O.T. criteria, if required.
• Backs truck under loading hopper, starts mixer to receive concrete. Follows established guidelines for truck loading.
• Drives truck to designated job site for unloading. Must distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions at the job site, in traffic and throughout plant areas.
• After deliveries, washes chutes into the washout bucket recovery system and return to plant reclaim area for leftover concrete disposal. Uses washout pit system for mixer rinse to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
• Sprays surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete as needed.
• Assures SDS forms are maintained and up to date for accurate information and immediate review.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job directs and oversees the work of others assigned to the plant—drivers or yard material handlers.

Education and/or Experience

• Requires a vocational/technical mechanic diploma; and
• Three to six months related mechanic experience and/or training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous commercial truck driving experience is helpful but not necessary.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to be trained and to obtain a CDL within 6 months and meet Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work with various hand tools of the trade.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy season including late or irregular hours.
• Previous knowledge of construction and construction products is helpful.
• Must understand and maintain the internal and external customer service responsibilities of the position.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to operate with minimal supervision, be a trouble shooter and take initiative to investigate and resolve problems.
• Must be flexible regarding work assignments and demonstrate willingness to perform other support duties during non-busy times.

Benefits Include

• Retirement Plans
• PAID Holidays
• Insurance Benefits
• Wellness Program - with the opportunity to earn five additional days off
• PAID Time Off
• On the Job Training

Condition of Employment

Candidate is required to meet the above qualifications, task frequency and PPE requirements. Approval of pre-employment reference & background checks, and post offer drug/alcohol testing with back screens (if required) are conditions of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.