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We are looking to hire an expert Plant Operator- Dexter Sand and Gravel to join our exceptional team at Colas in Dexter, MO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Plant Operator- Dexter Sand and Gravel is a terrific opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in creativity, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Plant Operator- Dexter Sand and Gravel at Colas today!

Subsidiary: Delta Companies Inc.

 

 

Delta Companies Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states Missouri, Illinois, and Arkansas, is a highway and site development contractor specializing in asphalt paving and road construction materials. We are vertically integrated, with numerous aggregate locations, asphalt plans, a liquid asphalt terminal, and local construction offices, to serve multiple transportation infrastructure needs. We continuously strive to be a model of excellence by working with our customers to provide safe, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. To learn more about Delta Companies Inc. visit . Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit . Delta Companies Inc., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit . 

 

 

 

Mission

 

Delta Companies Inc - a leader in quality performance - understands that outstanding people are key to our success. We offer our employees competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and programs designed to promote individual health, wellness and quality of life.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Operation of the Primary Production Plant controls.
• Effectively operate all PLC and crusher controls maintaining safe and productive results.
• Complete all required walk around safety, equipment and component inspections prior to equipment at the beginning and end of all shifts.
• Ensure all key components are properly greased; drive belts are tight; safety guards are in place and lubricant levels are in the operating areas prior to startup of the primary crushing plant.
• Responsible for immediately verbally communicating all issues that will result in poor quality, productivity and downtime events during the production process.
• Ensure and conduct corrective actions involving dust control measures.
• Remain alert at all times and ensure the ability to visually see and monitor all details at close range and at a distance.
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping MSHA guidelines within the work area.
• Complete, communicate and document all required repairs determining what manner of corrective repairs are required by the maintenance crew.
• Distribute all documented equipment inspection required repairs and verbally discuss each issue with Management at the completion of each shift.
• Responsible for the accurate completion and distribution of all required daily production report information.
• Communicate positively, productively, and respectfully verbally and on company assigned equipment.
• Ground control housekeeping, material cleanup and shoveling within the working area at all times.
• Maintenance and special tasks as assigned by company management.

Qualifications

 

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Plant Operator experience.
• Must have excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills. This job requires the ability to communicate successfully with difficult employees under high stress situations.
• Must have the ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines.
• This job requires high attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Comprehension of basis percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities of materials used to make asphalt.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must have reliable transportation. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Must wear proper attire at all times including safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.

Physical Demands

 

This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job. This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.

• This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts).
• This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions. These may include but are not limited to: Performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease, and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment. 

 

Benefits

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Disability Insurance 
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the  EEO document . If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
  
   

Please contact Colas Inc. at Show phone number or send an email to  View email address on careers.colasjobs.com . 

Benefits of working as a Plant Operator- Dexter Sand and Gravel in Dexter, MO:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package