Concrete Dispatcher
The Heritage Group
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
Full-time
Speedway, a producer of aggregates, redi-mix concrete, and construction products, has an opening for a Concrete Dispatcher.
This role is accountable for dispatch, redi-mix concrete, communication with customers, and scheduling loads, truck movement, plant upkeep, including daily shoveling and sweeping.
The trainee may operate plant equipment in order to maintain daily production of the plant. When the plant is not running, they will also assist in performing plant repairs and maintenance, and other plant duties.
Essential Functions :
- Service and maintain heavy equipment including loaders and skid steers to keep the plant clean and in production
- Responsible for fueling, oiling, greasing equipment as well as understanding the equipment's safety manual
- Performs pre-shift and enf of shift checks and maintenance on equipment
- Conduct plant maintenance, including but not limited to daily shoveling, sweeping, general plant housekeeping, and any necessary repairs or services to mobile and stationary equipment
- Ensures the proper safety incident procedures and reporting processes are followed, bringing safety concerns to the attention of the Plant Manager
- Communicates with management and staff on conditions of stationary and mobile equipment, as well as any possible improvements or ideas
Requirements :
- Ability to learn to service all stationary equipment units with the help of service and OEM manuals
- Problem solving skills
- Self-motivation and team oriented
- Ability to be trained to complete tasks in a safe and effective manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks
- Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
- Follow written and verbal directions to complete assigned tasks on schedule
- Understand basic math
- Complete all applicable documentation, recordkeeping, and daily inventory
- Participate in safety briefings, job briefings, and communication with team members, management, and customers
- Keep inventory of building materials
- HS Diploma / GED minimum; Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Science, Construction, Business or related field
Physical Requirements :
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and shovel
- Ability to continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, stairways or incline catwalks
- Ability to bend, crouch and / or kneel at waist or knees
- Ability to carry, lift, push or pull 50 lbs
- Ability to work outside majority of the time and withstand extreme weather conditions. Exposure to heat, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions
3 days ago