Overview
BURNCO is a leading supplier of construction materials, committed to quality, safety, and customer service. They are hiring a Plant Operator for their Jeffco site in Golden, Colorado, to operate heavy machinery and support daily production goals in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate the processing plant to produce quality concrete products
- Operate industrial equipment including blenders, loaders, haul trucks, skid steers, welders, and hand tools to meet daily production goals
- Collaborate with team members to complete daily operational priorities and cross-train in additional roles as needed
- Support a safe and clean workplace by performing housekeeping and maintenance activities
- Conduct regular plant walk-throughs to identify safety hazards, maintenance needs, and verify completed repairs
- Complete required documentation, identify improvement opportunities, and report operational issues to the Foreman
- Stay current with safety procedures, MSHA regulations, and BURNCO safety policies
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Broad knowledge and hands-on experience operating heavy machinery and equipment
- Proficiency with power tools, welders, cutting torches, chains, and appropriate safety devices
- Self-motivated and able to work effectively in small teams with minimal supervision
- Basic mechanical aptitude and strong math skills
- Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and weekends as needed
- Experience in the aggregate industry and welding experience considered an asset
- Previous experience operating heavy machinery in a plant environment preferred
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Benefits
Additional Information
- This is a full-time permanent field-based position at the Jeffco site at 20855 Westgate Road Golden, CO 80403
- Position involves working 12-hour shifts with weekend hours as necessary
- This is a safety sensitive position, offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of fitness for duty assessments, including drug and alcohol screening and a criminal background check
- Travel to various job sites required as needed, less than 10%
- Regular outdoor work with exposure to a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
- Frequently required to climb, kneel, bend, reach, lift loads up to 30 lbs, carry items up to 20 lbs, push, pull, and use manual dexterity to perform duties effectively
- Frequently stand, walk, and use fine and gross motor skills, including hand-eye coordination, near and distance vision to perform your tasks safely and accurately
- Regular exposure to loud noises, heavy machinery, moving equipment, oil, debris, solvents, smoke, gases, fumes, and aggregate materials
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, vests, and glasses, ear plugs, and hard hats, with additional PPE for special jobs as required