In PersonRequires overnight travel and extended stays at project sites, with travel up to 100%.
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation
About the job
Requirements
Three to five years of experience in ready-mix operations, concrete production, or construction.
Strong knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
Ability to travel overnight up to 100% based on project needs.
Ability to gain clearance for restricted or high-security zones, such as airport air operations areas and military bases.
Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
Valid driver's license.
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to comply with plant permit requirements, environmental regulations, safety protocols, and site-specific regulations.
Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and dismantle portable concrete batch plants as needed.
Monitor mix design components to ensure proper material blending and quality.
Operate batch plant machinery, pumps, conveyor belts, and related equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and adjustments on batch plant equipment.
Track material inventories and coordinate material deliveries.
Maintain compliance with plant permit requirements and environmental regulations.
Keep plant areas organized and ensure a safe, clean work environment.
Collaborate with quality-control teams and inspectors to ensure compliance.
Assist in enforcing safety protocols and site-specific regulations.
Desired Qualifications
Experience on concrete paving crews at airfields or airports.
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and/or American Concrete Institute certifications.
Description
At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields.
We’re looking for Portable Concrete Plant Operators to join our team. In this role, you'll operate and manage batch plant equipment to mix concrete, cement, and aggregates, producing high-quality materials for airfield and highway projects.
This is a travel-intensive position, requiring extended stays at active project sites, including Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, and future project locations, to support our slip-form concrete paving operations.
If you have a strong background in ready-mix operations and thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment, we encourage you to apply!
What You'll Do:
Set up, operate, and dismantle portable concrete batch plants as needed.
Monitor mix design components to ensure proper material blending and quality.
Operate batch plant machinery, pumps, conveyor belts, and other related equipment.
Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and adjustments on batch plant equipment.
Track material inventories and coordinate material deliveries.
Maintain compliance with plant permit requirements and environmental regulations.
Keep plant areas organized and ensure a safe, clean work environment.
Collaborate closely with quality control teams and inspectors to ensure compliance.
Assist in enforcing safety protocols and site-specific regulations.
Requirements
What We Look For:
3-5 years of experience in ready-mix operations, concrete production, or construction.
Experience on concrete paving crews at airfields/airports (preferred).
NRMCA and/or ACI certifications (preferred).
Strong knowledge of environmental and safety regulations.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
Must be able to travel overnight up to 100% based on project needs.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
Valid driver’s license.
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
If applicable, indicate union affiliation on your application.
Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.
About Hi-Way Paving
Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields.
We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee and North Carolina, as well as corporate/back-office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies as well as private owners.
At Hi-Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.
Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.