Asphalt Plant Operator

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt plant – automated drum and batch plant systems; operations are controlled through automated computer systems and control boards.
• Communicate with quality control personnel to ensure specifications are met and adjust mix formulas and production accordingly.
• Monitor plant status, adjust plant as needed, load out material onto dump trucks, and dispatch trucks.
• Communicate with internal paving crews, project teams, and external customers; adjust production to maximize profits, minimize waste, and maintain or improve quality.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality and customer service.
• Keep plant running at optimal performance to avoid downtime and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure a safe working environment for yourself and your co‑workers.
• Participate in safety discussions and support the company’s vision on safety.
• Schedule production needs for the following day and adjust schedule for the current day.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly documentation and reporting as needed.
• Plan the following day’s production plan and order raw materials.
• Assist in preventative maintenance on the plant, scheduled repairs, and breakdown repairs; focus on eliminating downtime and providing innovative solutions.
• Perform winter maintenance repairs on plant.
• Assist as an equipment operator as needed – operate CAT 980 or 966 Loader to feed raw materials into cold feed/recycle bins and maintain/manage stockyard.
• Operate manlifts, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, and other equipment; training and evaluation provided before operation.
• Conduct pre‑shift inspections of equipment and help maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic mechanical skills and basic knowledge of computers required.
• Mobile or stationary equipment experience beneficial; experience in manufacturing or construction industries beneficial.

Physical Demands

Labor can range from light to heavy.

Work Environment

Control tower, outside around industrial environment, inside mobile equipment, inside stationary equipment where PPE, monitoring systems, and precautions are used to avoid exposure to hazards.

Overview

Allan Myers is a leading self‑performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries, and asphalt plants covering the Mid‑Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long‑lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.