What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Hand (Ready Mix Plant) TRAVELLING position at Van Eaton Ready Mix?
This is a TRAVELLING position working at locations in other states.
**OPERATING IN TEXAS CURRENTLY**
Employees are paid a PER DIEM for living costs.
Who We Are:
Van Eaton Ready Mix is a local, family-owned and operated business, originating in 1998 when Mike Van Eaton purchased the first portable ready-mix plant to produce hog slats for his swine equipment business. Due to high demand, the company has expanded to multiple locations and now offers a wide range of durable concrete products for various applications. We currently operate several portable batch plants that can be set up anywhere in the U.S. to accommodate different projects, from driveways to Wind Turbine foundations across the nation.
Essential Functions:
To assist the Plant Manager with daily production duties by operating heavy equipment and performing other miscellaneous plant related functions.
· Ability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment, depending on the job site, accurately, efficiently, and safely.
· Must be able to ramp all stockpiles and load customers safely and in a timely fashion.
· Must be able to assist in the event of a breakdown.
· Clean up around plant and surrounding area.
· Lubricate and perform general maintenance on the equipment.
· Ability to follow directions.
· Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
· This is a Van Eaton Ready Mix “Safety Sensitive” position.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
· Ability to write correspondence.
· Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the public at all times.
· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
· Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
· Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
· Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Van Eaton Ready Mix employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.
Education and/or Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. One to two years of related experience and/or a combination of both.
Company Benefits:
· 95% company paid Medical Insurance
· Dental, Vision, Life Insurances
· Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Supplemental Insurances Available
· 401k and ROTH 401k option
· 401k Company Match, Vested at 2 years
· Employee Assistance Program
· Employee appreciation programs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to work away from home for long stretches (weeks or months) at remote job locations?
Experience:
- Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $20 - $30