22.60 - 27.06 Per Hour

The Plant Operator's responsibility is to operate the asphalt plant to produce asphalt that meets quality standards

• Participating actively in company safety programs, including safety huddles, one-on-one safety conversations, and reporting of close calls
• Promoting safe work practices and excellent safety culture
• Reporting any safety issues or incidents immediately
• Participating in any safety incident investigate
• Following all safety policies and procedures, including LOTOTO, Motor Vehicle Policy, Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc.
• Wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for all tasks assigned.
• Working with Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to continuously improve our safety practices.
• Maintaining a clean and organized work area to prevent safety hazards

• Identifying issues in equipment that will affect the quality of the product
• Identifying and reporting changes in production
• Working with onsite laboratory technicians and QC/QA to maintain mix design quality

• Identifying and reporting plant deficiencies to the Plant Superintendent so they can be addressed in a timely manner for proper repair
• Performing maintenance and repairs with professionalism and quality in mind to maximize plant efficiency
• Maintaining plant facilities in a professional manner by keeping tools, equipment, and buildings clean and orderly with safety in mind
• Operating asphalt plant and mobile equipment associated with plant operations

• Working in a team environment; assisting co-workers and supervisors with assigned duties
• Communicating openly, honestly, and professionally with co-workers, supervisors, and all others
• Working alongside fellow employees to complete assigned tasks sometimes under adverse working conditions to meet goals set forth by management

• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Previous work experience in asphalt manufacturing, concrete manufacturing, or construction is preferred
• Previous welding experience is preferred

• Ability to work outdoors in extreme conditions
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs
• Ability to stand for hours at a time
• Ability to kneel, bend, stoop, crawl, and climb ladders
  

• Have a solid understanding of mechanical systems including:
• Power Transmission
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Conveyor systems
• Possess knowledge and abilities to perform general repairs on plant equipment using standard industrial tools.
• Proven ability to work with others as a team
• Able to learn new procedures and processes
• Adaptable to change
• Responsible, reliable, and dependable