Asphalt Plant Operator

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt plant – automated drum and batch plant systems controlled via computer systems and control boards.
• Communicate with quality control personnel to ensure specifications are met; adjust mix formulas and production accordingly.
• Monitor plant status, adjust plant as needed, load out material onto dump trucks, dispatch trucks.
• Communicate with internal paving crews, project teams, and external customers; adjust production to maximize profits, minimize waste, maintain or improve quality, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Keep plant running at optimal performance to avoid downtime and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensure a safe working environment; participate in safety discussions and support the company’s safety vision.
• Schedule production needs for the following day and adjust schedule for 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, scheduled repairs, and breakdown repairs; focus on eliminating downtime and provide 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 manage stockyard; also operate manlifts, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, etc.
• Complete training and evaluation before operating any equipment; conduct pre‑shift inspections and help maintain equipment.

Skills

• Mechanical ability
• Basic computer knowledge
• Equipment operation experience (loaders, manlifts, forklifts, etc.)
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Focus and commitment to safety
• Hard‑working attitude
• Organizational and planning skills

About the role

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: highways and bridges, public water and wastewater systems, and take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work has a long‑lasting positive impact on the community. At Allan Myers you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career.

Benefits

• The company states they pay well.
• Generous benefits package.
• Extensive training and promotion from within.