Pump Operator
Core
Operating concrete pumps (boom and line) to deliver ready-mix concrete to construction sites safely and on time.
Role type
Pump Operator (Heavy Equipment)
Builds
Concrete structures for contractors and homeowners
Domain
Construction / Ready-mix concrete
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
CDL license, heavy-duty truck operation, pump operation, pre/post-trip inspection, route planning, cash handling, basic math, ACPA certification
Preferred skills
Experience with Schwing/Putzmeister pumps, small line pumps, high pressure pumps, multiple suction booms
Technologies
Two-way radio, digital pagers, cellular phones, map books, GPS/tablet
Responsibilities
Drive and operate concrete pumps; perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections per DOT regulations; fill water tanks; navigate to job sites; set up pumps at sites; pump concrete per customer specifications; clean pump systems; complete paperwork and collect monies; communicate project status via radio/pager/phone; call out for next day's start time.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, entry to mid-level