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Across Ontario, you will find PreCon precast products and systems used in a variety of construction segments. Our value creation is cultivated by our workforce; a strong team built of Technical Sales, Engineering, Project Management, Production and Field Services. We pride ourselves in being leaders in precast concrete innovation, building more energy efficient, sustainable, and safe structures.\nJob Summary\nThe Batch Utility Operator supports the safe and efficient operation of the precast concrete batch plant and associated material-handling equipment. This position is responsible for operating mobile equipment, maintaining raw-material supplies, supporting concrete batching activities, monitoring the batching process, completing routine equipment inspections and housekeeping, and assisting with basic troubleshooting and maintenance. The successful candidate must be safety-focused, dependable, able to work with minimal supervision, and willing to perform a variety of duties based on production requirements.\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nSupport the safe and efficient operation of the concrete batch plant.\n\nDevelop and maintain sufficient knowledge of the batch plant control system to provide coverage for the Batch Operator when required and properly trained.\n\nMonitor the batching process and concrete mix requirements to support consistent production and product quality.\n\nRetrieve approved mix designs from the batching system and batch concrete to specified requirements, including required slump, when assigned and qualified to do so.\n\nIdentify and communicate issues related to concrete mixes, batching equipment, material supply, or plant performance to the appropriate supervisor.\n\nMaintain a working knowledge of relevant batch plant equipment and schematics necessary to perform assigned duties safely.\n\nAssist with routine lubrication, cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of batch plant equipment as instructed.\n\nSafely operate a front-end loader and other authorized mobile equipment.\n\nLoad the batch plant with sand, stone, and other required aggregate materials.\n\nMonitor inventory levels and coordinate the ordering and receiving of sand, stone, cement, and other batching materials assigned.\n\nPerform yard grading, material handling, and snow removal as required.\n\nOperate a ready-mix truck when required, provided the employee is appropriately trained, qualified, and authorized.\n\nFollow established safe lifting practices and standardized hand signals when coordinating equipment movement.\n\nCompletely required pre-operational inspections of machinery and equipment before use.\n\nAccurately complete inspection records and promptly report defects, damage, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to the supervisor.\n\nMaintain batch plant equipment and work areas in safe operating condition.\n\nClean batch plant air filters as required.\n\nClean the concrete mixer and associated equipment according to established requirements.\n\nComplete end-of-shift cleaning of ready-mix trucks when assigned.\n\nImmediately report equipment malfunctions or conditions that could affect safety, quality, or production.\n\nMaintain the batch plant, tower, pit, yard, equipment, and surrounding work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.\n\nRemove accumulated debris, concrete buildup, and other materials that could create operational or safety hazards.\n\nFollow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable safe-work practices.\n\nUse required personal protective equipment and follow established procedures for the equipment and tasks being performed.\n\nReceive and follow instructions safely, accurately, and efficiently.\n\nWork cooperatively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments as required.\n\nWork independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a team environment.\n\nMaintain dependable attendance and punctuality in support of production requirements.\n\nAssist with other production, yard, or plant activities as operational needs require.\n\nPerform other related duties consistent with the position, including Ready-Mix Truck Driver/Operator duties when trained, qualified, and assigned.\n\nEducation And/ Or Experience\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\n\nPrevious experience in concrete manufacturing, precast concrete, construction, aggregates, or a similar industrial environment.\n\nPrevious experience operating a concrete batch plant or related production equipment.\n\nExperience operating a front-end loader and ready-mix truck.\n\nMechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting experience.\n\nPhysical Demands\nStand and walk for extended periods.\n\nClimb, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, stoop, push, and pull.\n\nSafely lift and handle materials weighing up to 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