Plant Operator

Overview

Location: West Valley, UT.

Kilgore Companies, a Summit Materials Company, is looking for an experienced Plant Operator in our Aggregate Division. The position of Plant Operator will be tasked with performing multiple plant duties safely and efficiently while maintaining a safety-first attitude.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, regulations and procedures set forth by MSHA and Arizona Material policies. 
• Safely perform pre-shift and post-shift inspections, complete daily equipment reports/plant inspections and report unsafe equipment/conditions to supervisor or foreman.  
• Demonstrate the ability to safely and productively operate equipment at all times as assigned. 
• Must be able or willing to learn to operate other heavy equipment, including skid steer, haul truck, excavator, dozer, motor grader, water truck and loader.  
• Maintain good housekeeping practices on plants and equipment. 
• Assist maintenance personnel with plant repairs when needed. Perform preventative maintenance. 
• Cross train on other positions in the plant in order to serve as a relief to other operators. 
• Demonstrates a positive, upbeat attitude and energy level and works as a team player. 
• Assist with upkeep and greasing all bearings in the plant. 
• Ability to work in a confined area with other heavy equipment and ground personnel while maintaining awareness of surrounding hazards of operation  
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned. 

Skills and Qualifications

• General knowledge of working around large aggregate mines, and equipment
• Candidates must be able to work in a heavy industrial environment, exposed to weather elements, some noise; must have ability to work independently and problem-solve while working alone or as part of a team
• Great attention to detail and have a high stress tolerance

Benefits

Recession Resistant Industry

Year-Round Work

Overtime Available

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off / Vacation Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan w/ 100% employer match up to 4% contribution

Medical Insurance - United Health Care

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance - Company Paid

Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

Get Hired: What To Expect During Our Onboarding Process

• Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• DOT 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical
• Paid Orientation
• A great team to support you throughout your career with Summit Materials companies!