Batch Utility Operator

About PreCon

With a solid history dating back to 1958, PreCon Precast Limited (now a member of the OSCO Construction Group) is known as a leading provider of architectural and structural precast concrete solutions with our manufacturing plant in Woodstock ON and office in Mississauga, ON. 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.

Job Summary

The 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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient operation of the concrete batch plant.

• Develop and maintain sufficient knowledge of the batch plant control system to provide coverage for the Batch Operator when required and properly trained.

• Monitor the batching process and concrete mix requirements to support consistent production and product quality.

• Retrieve approved mix designs from the batching system and batch concrete to specified requirements, including required slump, when assigned and qualified to do so.

• Identify and communicate issues related to concrete mixes, batching equipment, material supply, or plant performance to the appropriate supervisor.

• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant batch plant equipment and schematics necessary to perform assigned duties safely.

• Assist with routine lubrication, cleaning, inspection, and basic maintenance of batch plant equipment as instructed.

• Safely operate a front-end loader and other authorized mobile equipment.

• Load the batch plant with sand, stone, and other required aggregate materials.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the ordering and receiving of sand, stone, cement, and other batching materials assigned.

• Perform yard grading, material handling, and snow removal as required.

• Operate a ready-mix truck when required, provided the employee is appropriately trained, qualified, and authorized.

• Follow established safe lifting practices and standardized hand signals when coordinating equipment movement.

• Completely required pre-operational inspections of machinery and equipment before use.

• Accurately complete inspection records and promptly report defects, damage, unsafe conditions, or equipment concerns to the supervisor.

• Maintain batch plant equipment and work areas in safe operating condition.

• Clean batch plant air filters as required.

• Clean the concrete mixer and associated equipment according to established requirements.

• Complete end-of-shift cleaning of ready-mix trucks when assigned.

• Immediately report equipment malfunctions or conditions that could affect safety, quality, or production.

• Maintain the batch plant, tower, pit, yard, equipment, and surrounding work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

• Remove accumulated debris, concrete buildup, and other materials that could create operational or safety hazards.

• Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable safe-work practices.

• Use required personal protective equipment and follow established procedures for the equipment and tasks being performed.

• Receive and follow instructions safely, accurately, and efficiently.

• Work cooperatively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments as required.

• Work independently with minimal supervision as well as effectively within a team environment.

• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality in support of production requirements.

• Assist with other production, yard, or plant activities as operational needs require.

• Perform other related duties consistent with the position, including Ready-Mix Truck Driver/Operator duties when trained, qualified, and assigned.

Education And/ Or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Previous experience in concrete manufacturing, precast concrete, construction, aggregates, or a similar industrial environment.

• Previous experience operating a concrete batch plant or related production equipment.

• Experience operating a front-end loader and ready-mix truck.

• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting experience.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk for extended periods.

• Climb, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, stoop, push, and pull.

• Safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Enter and work in various areas of the batch plant and yard as required to perform assigned duties.

• Safely perform physical work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Working in temperatures ranging approximately from -25°C to 32°C, depending on weather and operating conditions.

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Walking or operating equipment on uneven, wet, muddy, snowy, or slippery surfaces.

• Exposure to dust, cement powder, water mist, noise, and other conditions normally associated with a concrete manufacturing facility.

• Working around mobile equipment, concrete production equipment, and heavy industrial machinery.

• Required personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be followed at all times

Hours of Work

• Normally 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

• Starting and finishing times may change based on production and business requirements.

• Weekend work may be required.

• Overtime may be required to meet operational and production needs.

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, PreCon offers a comprehensive compensation package including seniority with Unifor union local 636 upon successful completion of probation, competitive wages, paid overtime and company benefits.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

The OSCO Construction Group prides itself not just in embracing change, but in leading it. We drive this change by maintaining our vision to be fast, global and be connected. All of our sectors are committed to: conducting business with integrity and fairness; continuous education & training of our employees; improving our processes; focusing on our customers’ needs; and, providing top quality products & services.