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Concrete Batch Plant Operator & Fleet Dispatcher
Detroit, Michigan, United States
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Department: Operations

Reports To: Plant Manager / Operations Manager

Location: Ready-Mix Concrete Plant

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rate: $30+ / hourly (Depending on Experience)

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.

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