Ready Mix Batch Plant Operator

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH Company, has a purpose to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of its employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready‑mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

The Batch Plant Operator is responsible for controlling production and load out of materials produced in the batch plant, as well as for scheduling and ensuring timely delivery of supplies to the plant to perform duties in conjunction with dispatch loading instructions. The goal is customer satisfaction.

• Batch concrete loads according to mix designs and specifications. Reads dispatch orders and understands required needs for production of materials.
• Conduct batching operations in an efficient and safe manner while complying with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with job specifications and all applicable environmental and air quality regulations.
• Produce on‑time and in‑spec concrete for the customer.
• Print delivery tickets for each truck/load and provide copies to truck drivers for customer payment.
• Maintain the working condition of plant equipment: greasing, sweeping, shoveling, performing repairs, cleaning, and removing jam‑ups.
• Become proficient in all batching, dispatching and quality control software.
• Maintain time and material records.
• Understand appropriate uses of various mix designs.
• Test concrete for conformance with mix design and specification.
• Conduct moisture tests, yield calculations and adjustments of mix designs for conformance with specifications.
• Climb manual ladder when required.
• Follow verbal (in person and over the phone) and written instruction.
• Organize and lead people.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

One to two years batching‑related experience is preferred.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively on radio/phone system.

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

• Apply common sense to carry out detailed, but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.
• Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred.

Willingness to pass ACI Level 1 certification within six months.

• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Judgment – Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Planning/Organizing – Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures; determines appropriate actions beyond guidelines; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Initiative – Seeks and offers help when needed.
• Innovation – Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.

The employee is frequently required…