Asphalt Plant Operator

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Plant Manager, the leadman is responsible for ALL site activities.
• Responsible for the Health and Welfare of the crew and ensuring the site meets or exceeds Safety Standards
• Responsible for the administration of the Summit Safety Principles
• Responsible for the safe operation of the plant
• Responsible for obtaining the maximum production at the plant
• Ensures that quality products are being produced within internal and external specifications
• Compiles all data so that timecards, maintenance logs, production logs, etc., can be completed
• Implement the Plant Program
• Daily Production Schedule
• Daily Maintenance Schedule
• Parts requisitions from Site Manager
• Communicate with crew members frequently to ensure best operational practices at the plant
• Monitors compliance with fugitive dust from the plant
• Oversee inspection and repair of plant equipment
• Required daily and monthly plant inspections
• Any safety or mechanical issues to be reported to supervisor immediately
• Equipment inspection log to be turned in daily
• Do not run equipment without performing the inspection
• Equipment is to be operated in a safe and efficient manner
• Operator shall not idle equipment when not in use; turn it off
• Equipment Cab and Control House will be kept clean, wiped down and maintained
• Site observations: constantly visually inspect plant operations; monitor feed material coming from the loader to ensure best performance and highest quality final products
• Meet or enhance scheduled uptime, operating efficiency, labor costs, and maintenance costs
• Ensure production goals are achieved and communicate goal progress to supervisor and crew (including uptime and operating efficiency)
• Adhere to training received and Company Safety Standards
• If you see a problem, take initiative to fix it; stop the job when unsafe behavior is displayed (Quikrete Vision Zero Safety Principles)

Requirements

• Training Required: Kilgore will provide training upon hiring
• Required Safety training
• Site Specific Training, including site inspection training
• Plant Operation Task Training