System I Operator 4276

Capitol Aggregates, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401K and Paid Leave

Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading cement manufacturing company in San Antonio, Texas is seeking candidates for manual roles involving operation and maintenance of cement plant equipment. Responsibilities include loading and inspecting machinery, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have mechanical aptitude, the ability to work well in teams, and a high school diploma or GED. The position offers various benefits including insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cement operations preferred but not required.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow supervisor's instructions and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a front-end loader to load various materials into the proper feed.
• Inspect heavy equipment/machinery for maintenance and safety.
• Maintain a safety and equipment checklist before daily use.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to communicate

Knowledge of hand tools

Teamwork

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Overview

Performs a variety of manual tasks related to the operation of the cement plant equipment, machinery and vehicles including loading, leveling, pushing, distributing, and relocating materials, inspecting, and servicing equipment and machinery, and clean-up in work area and facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates a front-end loader to load marl, limestone, gypsum, clinker and other materials into proper hopper or feeder.
• Inspects heavy equipment/machinery for wear, leakage, spillage, etc. and services some insuring proper oil levels, water and air, oils, and grease motors/related parts.
• Cleans chutes, equipment, and machinery, as well as spillages in work area and facilities.
• Logs safety and maintenance status of equipment prior to use.
• Fills or bags materials bin for raw mill grinding system.
• Communicates with shift foreman and control room.
• Serves on various appropriate continuous improvement teams in a positive and active manner and offers ideas of increasing efficiency and improvement with work processes concerning employee’s essential duties, responsibilities, and related matters.
• Learns and understands all Company safety rules, obeying them and using appropriate safety equipment and checks with supervisor if there is a question as to safe procedure; keeps up to date on all changes to safety rules. Must demonstrate commitment to safety of all persons and property by abiding by all safety rules and regulations.
• Immediately reports all unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Learns all safety features of machinery or vehicles assigned to work on.
• Performs equipment check and maintains a safety and equipment checklist which is to be prepared prior to the daily use of such equipment.
• Conducts area equipment check and updates check sheet during shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Leads, Foreman, Supervisors or Management.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous experience in cement operations preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of hand tools required.
• Must possess mechanical aptitude and previous experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must possess ability to communicate and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow supervisor’s instructions, safety rules and regulations, equipment operating instructions and danger notices.
• Must be able to exercise common sense in the operation and safety of all equipment, machinery, and vehicles; to work under pressure to solve problems, meet deadlines in performing work in a timely fashion
• Must be able to make decisions regarding maintenance and servicing of equipment and machinery; to recognize unusual situations deviating from prescribed routine and take appropriate action
• Must be able to work as part of a team, as well as to complete assigned tasks independently with little direct supervision; to work in a physically challenging and sometimes stressful environment; to take direction from supervisor and to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol’s resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.