Plant Operator

Job ID: 530447

Standard Construction Company, Inc.

is a great place to work! Founded in 1957 and based in Cordova, Tennessee, Standard provides sand and gravel, hot mix asphalt, paving, and construction services across southwest Tennessee and northern Mississippi.

Our success is built on the dedication of our employees and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.

We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a team-oriented culture where employees can build rewarding careers while helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Come join our team and help build the roads, infrastructure, and foundations that keep our region moving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:


* Operate and monitor automated asphalt plant control systems to produce asphalt paving materials


* Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.


* Assists in maintenance and repair of plant equipment (use of various hand tools, sledge hammer, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill).


* Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant.


* Willing to travel and work away from home when required.


* Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.


* Willing to work in various climate conditions, both hot and cold.


* Report to work at the designated start time.


* Able to work overtime when required.


* Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications:


* One (1) year related experience is preferred.


* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required


* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.


* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.


* Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.


* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions


* Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)

Physical Demands:


* GRIP - with at least 90 lbs.

of force


* CLIMBING - in, around, and on equipment


* HEAVY LIFTING - of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs.

from floor to waist


* AWKWARD POSITIONS - getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground


* FLEXIBILITY - awkward reaches


* BALANCE - including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.


* VISION - 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions


* HEARING - corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers

Work Environment:


* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential funct...