Asphalt Plant Helper

About the role

The position involves operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment used to produce asphalt mix for paving operations. Responsibilities include following safety requirements, maintaining a clean work site, monitoring equipment operation, loading trucks, feeding aggregate materials, replacing wear components, and monitoring aggregate gradations and moisture contents.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site through shoveling, sweeping, and skid steer operation
• Monitor equipment operation for consistent flow of materials to produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt for internal and external customers
• Load out trucks for material distribution utilizing computerized operations
• Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant
• Replace wear components on plant equipment (including cutting, welding, fabricating)
• Work on elevated platforms as well as enter and monitor confined spaces
• Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents to ensure consistency of materials
• Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify finish materials are consistent, of high quality, and are produced within job specifications
• Use equipment such as, but not limited to: Welders (Stick, MIG), Oxygen Acetylene Torches, Pneumatic Jackhammers, Power Tools (Drill, Grinder, Impact Wrench, etc.), Front End Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Aerial Man Lift, Telehandler Lift, Water Truck, Telescoping Boom Truck, Dump Truck

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Capacity to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated platforms, including heights over

Qualifications

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Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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