Full-Time

Loader Operator

Posted on 8/18/2026

Deadline 7/28/27
SRM Concrete

SRM Concrete

1,001-5,000 employees

Nationwide ready-mix concrete producer and supplier

No salary listed

Knoxville, TN, USA

In Person

Local work with employees home daily; the plant is closed every Sunday.

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Experience operating loaders or other heavy equipment is helpful, but the employer will train willing candidates.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Ability to follow safety procedures, wear required safety gear, and report unsafe conditions.
  • Ability to inspect equipment and perform basic fixes.
  • Ability to work physically in varied weather conditions.
  • Willingness to complete pre-employment screenings.
  • High school diploma or equivalent is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Operate front-end loaders and other heavy equipment to move sand, gravel, and cement around the plant.
  • Load and unload trucks, hoppers, bins, and conveyors.
  • Work with the crew and production team to keep operations on schedule.
  • Inspect equipment before and after each shift and report repair needs.
  • Follow safety rules and help maintain a safe plant.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Count inventory and help ensure adequate material supplies.
  • Share improvement ideas with plant leaders.
  • Assist teammates and support other tasks as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience operating loaders or other heavy equipment.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

SRM Concrete is a family-owned supplier of ready-mix concrete and other construction materials with a vertically integrated operation across the United States. It makes concrete at company-owned plants, while its Materials division runs quarries and cement terminals for aggregates and cement distribution, and it offers services like concrete pumping and building products. The company differentiates itself by owning the supply chain from quarry to delivery and expanding footprint through more than 100 acquisitions, giving it a large network and product range. Its goal is to be the largest, most reliable supplier of concrete and construction materials for commercial, residential, and DIY customers in the United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • July 16, 2026 Troy Ready Mix added central North Carolina and a precast plant.
  • January 23, 2026 Atlanta plant opening expanded SRM's third greater-Atlanta location.
  • August 17, 2026 Denver Broncos and Vanderbilt deals raise brand visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Open NLRB charges in Bowling Green and Glasgow allege bargaining, discharge, and contract violations.
  • OSHA's March 2026 Detroit inspection targets silica exposure at SRM Koenig Concrete.
  • A 2024 Tennessee jury awarded $31.8 million against SRM, pressuring insurance and cash.

What makes SRM Concrete unique

  • SRM Concrete controls aggregates, cement terminals, and ready-mix plants across 24 states.
  • Family ownership under Mike, Jeff, and Ryan Hollingshead keeps acquisition decisions centralized.
  • Vertical integration cuts supplier dependence, especially after Hollingshead Cement's 2025 terminal openings.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Company News

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