Cement Terminal - Operator in Reno, Nevada at Bristol Management Services

Summary/Objective:

As a valued member of our team, the Level 1 Cement Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a cement distribution terminal. This entry-level position performs routine terminal operations, including loading and unloading cement, maintaining equipment, housekeeping, inventory control, and supporting daily terminal activities while following all company safety policies and procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Essential Functions:

• Safely load bulk cement into trucks, railcars, and other transport equipment.
• Assist with unloading cement from railcars, barges, or other delivery methods.
• Operate terminal equipment, including conveyors, compressors, pumps, loaders, and other material handling systems.
• Perform routine inspections of terminal equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Monitor silo levels, inventory, and product quality.
• Complete daily operational logs, inspection reports, and shipping documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Follow all company, OSHA, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities and minor repairs.
• Support truck drivers, contractors, vendors, and customers as needed.
• Participate in safety meetings, training programs, and emergency response activities.
• Maintain computerized records of material amounts, truck identities and issuance of weigh certificates in compliance with county and stated regulations.
• Issue sand/gravel weight certificates and scrap metal weigh certificates
• Maintain record of current license numbers and current tare weights of all trucks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by terminal management.

Non-Essential Duties:

• Detect safety hazards and malfunctions and respond accordingly.
• Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.

Core Competencies:

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong attendance and reliability record.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn terminal operations and equipment functions.
• of plant and other heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements.
• Understanding computerized controls and electronics.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. May be required to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and varying shifts based on operational needs.

Travel Required: None

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and operational reporting.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

None

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, hazardous chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is regularly exposed to wet or slippery ground conditions. Employee must wear required personal protective equipment; up to and including safety vest, hard hat, ear protection, gloves, and safety glasses. The Welder must be able to work quickly and skillfully with the hands. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 50 pounds.