Plant Operator, SMS

Plant Operator, SMS

EDW C Levy

$22-$27

tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Kentucky, Ghent

4831 U.S. 42 (Show on map)

Jun 11, 2025

Seeking Mechanically inclined individual with crusher experience that can re-lace a belt with the best of them, stick weld like nobody's business, maintain gear boxes, pulley systems, change out rollers, jaw die's, drive belts, and isn't scared of heights (who doesn't enjoy roller coasters right!?), you're awesome, we're awesome...did we just become best friends!?

*Bonus points if you can run a front-end loader!

The Levy Group of Companies is seeking Plant Operators for our Levy Gallatin location in Ghent, KY. This position operates mobile equipment, slag processing plant, and maintains the plant, conveyor, crusher, and screens.

Pay: $22-$27

Shift/Schedule: Varies

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability

Year round, non-weather dependent employment

Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs

Student Loan Repayment Program

Employee Referral Program

Responsibilities

The Plant Operator will:

Operate mobile equipment to feed plant

Perform pre and post operation inspections of plant and mobile equipment

Diagnose and repair equipment malfunctions

Replace drive belts, jaw dies, screen decks and maintain gear boxes and pulleys.

Ensure preventive maintenance and repairs are made on plant, secondary structures, related maintenance tools, and safety equipment.

Manage the startup and shut down process for the plant, conveyors, crushers, and related components

Maintain housekeeping of yard and plant

Inspect and monitor the plant and secondary structures to ensure safe and proper operation

Determine proper settings for crusher and feeder

Monitor the plant to ensure proper operations

Monitor air emissions and will take appropriate corrective action

Adjust the plant based on production and plant performance data

Ensures material production schedule is maintained

Determines timing and controls watering of stockpiles

Checks stockpile to ensure product quality and mixes material to desired consistency

Perform other projects as assigned by supervisor

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

Ability to operate heavy mobile equipment and plant

Mechanical aptitude with ability to identify mechanical malfunctions

Ability to weld and burn

Knowledge of plant equipment, conveyor systems, screens, and crushers

Knowledge of materials and appropriate safety procedures

High school diploma or equivalent

To Apply

Please submit a resume

Who is Edw. C. Levy?

We are a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.

The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. The Levy Group of Companies makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.