Asphalt Plant Operator

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate automated plant control systems to monitor and adjust the flow of materials, temperatures, and mixing times.
• Ensure the precise blending of aggregates and liquid asphalt cement according to specific mix designs provided by Quality Control.
• Oversee the loading of asphalt into haul trucks, ensuring correct weights, legal load limits, and efficient traffic flow within the yard.
• Monitor levels of liquid AC (asphalt cement), fuel, and aggregate stockpiles; coordinate with the Loader Operator to ensure the plant remains fed.
• Perform advanced maintenance on conveyors, baghouses, drum dryers, screens, and elevator systems. This includes replacing bearings, adjusting belts, and repairing liners.
• Utilize arc welders and cutting torches to perform structural repairs and equipment modifications as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical malfunctions to minimize plant downtime during peak production hours.
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility, including the control house, yard, and equipment areas, to prevent safety hazards and environmental spills.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the plant and mobile equipment (skid steers, loaders, water trucks) and document findings.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, and EPA regulations, specifically regarding dust control, emissions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards; participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate daily production logs, maintenance records, and fuel/oil usage reports via company software.
• Assist in the training and development of Laborers, sharing technical knowledge of plant systems.
• Function as the primary point of contact between the plant, the QC lab, and the dispatch office to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in Asphalt Plant Operations or a Heavy Industrial Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: OSHA compliance and regulations, EPA Technical aptitude, Mechanical aptitude, Asphalt plant knowledge, Detail oriented, Time management, Effective communicator (written and spoken).

Additional Details

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing. Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. Must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders. Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. Good depth perception with or without seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.
• Working Conditions: All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dbs.
• Hiring Range: $28 - $35 exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary).
• Benefits: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Plan, Paid Holidays and Vacation, 401(k) with Company matching, Pension, Educational/Tuition Assistance Program, College Scholarship Program, New Auto Purchase Discount Plans, Matching Gift Program, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Employee Life Insurance, Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Direct Deposit Payroll.