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Pump Operator - Ready-Mix Concrete Company - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Role Overview
Our confidential client is seeking a Pump Operator in Riyadh to operate and manage concrete pump equipment safely and efficiently across project sites, ensuring timely and accurate concrete placement in line with quality, safety, and operational standards, while supporting smooth coordination between dispatch, plant, site teams, and drivers to deliver reliable service and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the safe setup, operation, monitoring, and basic maintenance of concrete pump equipment, while supporting site execution through disciplined operation, equipment care, and strong coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
- Pump Operation & Concrete Placement: Operate concrete pump trucks and related equipment safely and efficiently at project sites; ensure proper setup of boom, pipeline, hoses, outriggers, and safety barriers before pumping begins; manage concrete flow during casting activities to achieve smooth and accurate placement.
- Site Preparation & Setup: Inspect site access, ground condition, setup area, and pumping path before operation; confirm equipment positioning is safe and suitable for pumping activities; coordinate with site supervisors and drivers on sequence, location, and casting readiness.
- Equipment Inspection & Readiness: Conduct daily pre-start checks on pump systems, hydraulic components, boom functionality, pipeline condition, tires, outriggers, fluid levels, and safety devices; identify abnormalities and report defects immediately to maintenance or supervisors.
- Cleaning & Preventive Care: Perform proper cleaning of pipelines, hopper, boom lines, and pump components after each job; maintain the pump unit in clean and serviceable condition; support preventive maintenance routines and ensure the equipment remains operationally ready.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow all company HSE procedures, site rules, and operational instructions during mobilization, setup, pumping, cleaning, and demobilization; use required PPE at all times; stop work and escalate when unsafe conditions exist.
- Coordination with Operations & Dispatch: Communicate effectively with dispatch, plant teams, drivers, and site representatives regarding arrival, setup readiness, pumping sequence, delays, or operational issues; help ensure pumping activities are completed with minimum disruption and according to schedule.
- Quality Support: Monitor pumping performance to reduce segregation, blockages, spillages, delays, or wastage; support proper handling of concrete during placement to protect product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Breakdown Reporting & Troubleshooting: Respond quickly to minor pump issues and basic operational faults; escalate mechanical, hydraulic, or safety-related failures to the relevant team without delay; support maintenance teams during repairs where needed.
- Documentation & Reporting: Record job details accurately, including start/end times, pumping duration, delays, issues, cleaning completion, and basic equipment observations; report incidents, near misses, or damage immediately through the proper channels.
- Customer & Site Interaction: Represent the company professionally at customer sites; maintain respectful and practical coordination with site engineers, foremen, and contractor teams to ensure efficient execution and positive service delivery.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience operating concrete pumps within a ready-mix concrete company, concrete pumping contractor, or related construction materials environment.
- Proven hands-on experience in operating boom pumps and/or line pumps on active construction sites.
- Good understanding of concrete pumping processes, site setup requirements, equipment safety, and cleaning procedures.
- Ability to inspect equipment condition, detect basic operating issues, and coordinate effectively with dispatch, maintenance, and site teams.
- Valid heavy vehicle/operator license and certificates as required by Saudi regulations or company policy.
- Ability to work under site conditions, shifting schedules, operational pressure, and outdoor environments.
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Experience in GCC / Saudi Arabia within ready-mix concrete operations.
- Familiarity with high-rise, infrastructure, commercial, or large-scale concrete casting activities.
- Basic mechanical troubleshooting knowledge related to hydraulic or pumping systems.
- Awareness of construction-site HSE requirements, permit-to-work practices, and equipment safety protocols.
- Ability to communicate in Arabic and/or basic English for operational coordination.
- Experience working closely with dispatch teams, site supervisors, and concrete mixer drivers.
Success Metrics
- Pumping activities are completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal delays or operational disruption.
- Concrete placement is executed accurately with reduced blockages, spillages, and wastage.
- Daily equipment inspections, cleaning, and reporting are completed consistently and correctly.
- Pump equipment availability improves through disciplined operation and timely escalation of issues.
- Customer and site teams experience reliable service and smooth coordination during casting activities.
- HSE compliance is maintained, with strong adherence to PPE, setup controls, and safe operating procedures.
- Equipment damage, misuse, and avoidable breakdowns are minimized.
- Job documentation and communication with dispatch and operations are timely and accurate.
Compensation, Benefits & Trip Allowance
- Basic Salary: SAR 2,250
- Accommodation: Provided by the company
- Transportation: Provided by the company
- Food Allowance: SAR 250
- Total Monthly Package: SAR 2,500
Trip Allowance (Per Trip):
- Commision – 0.50 SAR (50 Halala) Per Cubic Metter.
- 4th Same working Site same date-25 SAR (Added Extra).
- 5th Same working Site same date-35 SAR (Added Extra).
- 6th Same working Site same date-35 SAR (Added Extra).
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Talent at and our confidential client welcome applications from qualified candidates. Hiring decisions are made based on role requirements, skills, and experience.
