Plant Foreman

Overland Ready Mixed Concrete, a NEBCO Company, operates throughout Central Nebraska with plants in Aurora, Central City, Hebron, Silver Creek, Strang, St. Paul, and York. We put an emphasis on incorporating the highest quality materials, state of the art equipment, and a focus on customer service with an extensively trained staff. For more information about Overland Ready Mixed, visit

NEBCO’s story has been one of longevity, diversity and continued growth. NEBCO is a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated business, with more than 1,100 employees spanning 50 locations across Nebraska. Since 1908 NEBCO has grown to become one of Nebraska’s most diversified and successful privately-owned businesses. For more information about NEBCO, visit

Provides plant production control, supervision of plant personnel that drive a transit mixer truck equipped with auxiliary concrete mixer to deliver concrete mix and other related construction products to job sites. This is a small plant that requires diverse skills based on the business environment which will require assistance in various areas of the plant repair/maintenance in the plant area, plant product operations, yard clean-up, and overall running the plant.

If qualified, may drive a concrete truck. Must abide by Company Safety Program and Policies, while performing duties safely. Consistent and reliable attendance is required.

• Ensures safe and efficient operation of the plant through maintenance, inspection and repair of the equipment and operating conditions of the plant.
• Assures a Lockout/Tagout program/policy for Ready Mixed is developed and implemented while assuring personnel follow safe lockout/tagout procedures.
• Checks moisture content of aggregates and assure that all batches of concrete are mixed to meet job specifications. Operates plant based on production schedules to assure appropriate sequence of operations. Operates computerized control panel to weigh and batch the concrete mix ingredients.
• Assists in performing preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Keeps plant facilities clean and safe for efficient operation, including operating a fire hose to clean the plant, operating water valves, and controlling electrical switches in the plant.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs minor maintenance to vehicle—tire pressure, lube ring on mixer drum and check all fluid levels (water, fuel and oil).

• Performs a daily pre and post-trip safety check on equipment and the truck to assure a safe vehicle. Documents any maintenance that may be required. Assures employee log sheets are maintained to meet D.O.T. criteria, if required.
• Backs truck under loading hopper, starts mixer to receive concrete. Follows established guidelines for truck loading.
• Drives truck to designated job site for unloading. Must distinguish between safe and unsafe conditions at the job site, in traffic and throughout plant areas.
• After deliveries, washes chutes into the washout bucket recovery system and return to plant reclaim area for leftover concrete disposal. Uses washout pit system for mixer rinse to prevent concrete from hardening in mixer and on truck.
• Sprays surfaces of truck with protective compound to prevent adhering of concrete as needed.
• Assures SDS forms are maintained and up to date for accurate information and immediate review.

This job directs and oversees the work of others assigned to the plant—drivers or yard material handlers.

• Requires a vocational/technical mechanic diploma; and
• Three to six months related mechanic experience and/or training; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous commercial truck driving experience is helpful but not necessary.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to be trained and to obtain a CDL within 6 months and meet Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and guidelines.

• Must have proven mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work with various hand tools of the trade.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule during busy…