Plant Operator - Aggregates in Hondo, Texas at Zachry

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement.

We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do:

Every Person Matters® | Together We Can Do Great Things® | This Is More Than a Job®

Position Overview

The Plant Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating mechanical equipment, production machinery, and electronic controls involved in the processing and handling of sand, gravel, rock, and other materials. This role supports aggregate and asphalt production by maintaining proper equipment functionality, monitoring production flows, and assisting with routine maintenance and housekeeping tasks.

What You'll Do

• Operate conveyors, crushers, screens, batching units, and related plant equipment used in processing aggregate materials.
• Adjust equipment settings and monitor controls to maintain consistent material quality and production rates.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on plant machinery.
• Start and stop equipment as needed and communicate abnormal conditions to supervision.
• Complete daily production logs, material tracking, and required documentation.
• Coordinate with mobile equipment operators and plant team members to support efficient material flow.
• Complete area audits and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Follow all company, plant, and MSHA safety policies and procedures.
• NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by the business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate industrial plant equipment safely and responsibly.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform minor troubleshooting and adjustments.
• Basic understanding of plant processing systems, materials handling, and control panels.
• Ability to remain focused, follow detailed instructions, and respond calmly in operational or emergency situations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage time and work independently or as part of a team.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience operating or maintaining equipment in aggregates, mining, construction, or a related industrial environment preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to learn plant systems, safety protocols, and job-specific skills through on-the-job training.

Other Qualifications

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and respond calmly to operational demands.
• Willingness to work outdoors in variable weather and physically demanding environments.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel as business needs require.
• Ability to work in elevated areas, confined spaces, or around moving equipment safely.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database, will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.