Concrete Batch Plant Operator & Fleet Dispatcher

Industry: Ready-Mix Concrete, Heavy Building Materials & Logistics The Opportunity Command Batching Systems. Drive Fleet Logistics. Master Industrial Plant Controls. We are seeking a mechanically inclined, tech-savvy Concrete Batch Plant Operator & Fleet Dispatcher to lead daily batching production and distribution logistics at our ready-mix facility. This high-impact dual position combines computerized concrete batching, equipment troubleshooting, material inventory tracking, and active fleet dispatching in a fast-paced industrial environment. In this role, you will hold operational responsibility over computerized batching interfaces, monitoring mechanical and pneumatic systems while routing delivery trucks to match real-time jobsite demands. If you are a technical problem-solver who understands mechanical systems, batching software, and logistics coordination, this role offers a stable, core operations seat inside an established materials supplier. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Plant Operations & Mechanical Execution Computerized Batching: Operate automated batching systems to produce ready-mix concrete in accordance with strict mix designs, customer specifications, and quality control guidelines. Material Inventory Tracking: Monitor raw material levels (aggregates, cement, admixtures, and water) to ensure continuous, uninterrupted plant production. Mechanical Diagnostics & Inspections: Conduct daily plant inspections to identify mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues across conveyors, mixers, silos, compressors, and weighing systems. Preventative Maintenance: Perform minor mechanical adjustments, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting on batching hardware and material delivery systems; coordinate complex repairs with plant leadership and service technicians. Quality Assurance Standards: Verify accurate moisture inputs, aggregate adjustments, and material ratios within the batching software to ensure all loads meet company standards. Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain an organized facility while adhering to all corporate safety protocols and operational standards. Dispatch Operations & Logistics Coordination Fleet Scheduling: Schedule and dispatch ready-mix trucks efficiently to align with customer delivery windows and jobsite delivery rates. Real-Time Fleet Routing: Monitor truck locations, production queues, and jobsite status to adjust dispatch plans dynamically as field conditions shift. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the central communication liaison between customers, delivery drivers, quality control technicians, and plant personnel. Performance Tracking: Track order status, cycle times, and daily production metrics to resolve delivery delays and operational conflicts in real time. Computer Systems & Technical Operations Batching Software Management: Operate industry-standard software (e.g., Command Alkon, Sysdyne, Marcotte, or similar) to execute orders and manage dispatch logs. Data Administration: Maintain accurate shipping tickets, daily production logs, inventory records, and customer order histories. Systems Troubleshooting: Monitor automated sensors, moisture probes, scale interfaces, and control boards; troubleshoot hardware, printers, and communication devices as needed. Process Optimization: Analyze production data to identify efficiency gains, maintain accurate electronic records, and ensure precise system data entry. What You Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Required Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Industry Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in ready-mix concrete, construction materials, industrial manufacturing, logistics, or a related field. Mechanical Aptitude: Hands-on ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems, read technical manuals, and understand industrial process controls. Technical Software Skills: High proficiency with computer systems, digital control panels, and standard software suites (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams). Operational Drive: Proven capability to multitask, prioritize, and make critical decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Communication & Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to communicate technical information clearly across departments. Preferred Direct experience with Command Alkon, Sysdyne, Marcotte, or related concrete batching and dispatching platforms. Hands-on experience operating automated industrial processing equipment. Functional knowledge of concrete mix designs, aggregate properties, and chemical admixtures. Familiarity with Commercial Driver's License (CDL) guidelines and ready-mix mixer truck operations.

Physical Requirements: Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work safely on elevated plant platforms and silos. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when handling materials or maintenance tools. Capability to work indoors in control rooms and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Physical capability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and perform visual inspections throughout the production facility.

Key Competencies: Computerized Batching Controls & Software Literacy Mechanical Systems Diagnostics & Minor Repair Dispatch Routing & Fleet Logistics Production Data Integrity & Recordkeeping Quality Control & Mix Specification Adherence Safety Execution & Risk Awareness Real-Time Technical Problem Solving Ready to command our batching operations and direct fleet logistics? Apply today.