Asphalt Plant Operator
About the role
Headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, the Mountain Companies (comprised of Mountain Enterprises, Mountain Materials, and Mountain Aggregates) have been providing asphalt paving and aggregate services to the state of Kentucky for decades. From concrete construction to asphalt paving and quarry operations, we at the Mountain Companies pride ourselves on the multitude of services we can offer our customers. Privately owned and operated until 2006, the Mountain Companies later joined CRH. By being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH. CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Reads work schedules and determines sequence of operations.
- Operates plant according to production schedule using appropriate materials.
- Maintain quality of mix by monitoring material operation.
- Performs basic maintenance and service on plant as required.
- Ability to weld using an arc welder or cutting torch is preferred.
- Cleans control house and yard facility daily.
- Oversee truck scales and the loading of the trucks.
- Enters production information into computer systems.
- All other duties as assigned per supervisor.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise plant employees.
Physical Demands
- Frequent sitting, climbing, and use of hands to signal and handle equipment.
- Occasional standing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, and reaching with hands and arms above their shoulders.
- Occasional lifting and/or moving anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.
Work Environment
- Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
- Nearby exposure to moving mechanical parts.
- Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
- Occasionally exposed to extreme cold and/or heat.
- Occasionally exposed to loud noise.
About CRH Americas
CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise. CRH Americas is a great place to grow!
What CRH Americas Offers You
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion.
- Highly competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
- Group retirement savings program.
- Health and wellness programs.
About Mountain Enterprises
Mountain Enterprises is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.