Asphalt Plant Operator, Castle Rock
About the role
The Levy Group of Companies is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to work at our Schmidt Construction, Castle Rock, CO location. The Operator will operate plant and loader to batch materials to produce hot mix asphaltic concrete.
Responsibilities
- Control the heating, drying, and mixing of ingredients (such as asphalt, sand, stone, and specified additives) to produce quality asphalt paving materials
- Enters information, monitors computer panel and provides accurate readings regarding the operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications
- Adjusts equipment, such as screens and conveyors, to control or vary size of product, or to maintain uniform flow of materials within specification requirements
- Examines machinery for safety & maintenance concerns, identify sources of all malfunctions. Ensure that bins and stockpiles are kept well stocked and prioritized correctly
- Follows all company Safety Policies
- Observing environmental factors to ensure that emission control devices operate properly
- In conjunction with Operations Manager, helps determine personnel and schedules to meet daily customer requirements
- In conjunction with Operations Manager, determines appropriate timing for maintenance/ repairs
- Discharge appropriate tonnage safely into correct customer trucks
- Able to identify and resolve safety and mechanical malfunctions
- Assists maintenance personnel with repairs
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Experience to safely operate and maintain industrial equipment (Asphalt Plant & Controls, Loader, Skid-steer, Man-lift and other machinery)
- Ability to follow all Safety and Environmental Procedures
- Knowledge of asphalt plant equipment, production process, and mix designs are a plus
- Knowledge of materials and specification requirements
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Mechanical, welding and fabrication skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Strong communication, leadership skills
Skills
- Experience to safely operate and maintain industrial equipment (Asphalt Plant & Controls, Loader, Skid-steer, Man-lift and other machinery)
- Ability to follow all Safety and Environmental Procedures
- Knowledge of asphalt plant equipment, production process, and mix designs are a plus
- Knowledge of materials and specification requirements
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Mechanical, welding and fabrication skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Strong communication, leadership skills
Benefits
Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Prescription, 401(K) with 3% Employer Contribution, Long- and Short-term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement for qualified skilled trade programs, Student Loan Repayment Program, Employee Referral Program
Pay
$30 - $35
Schedule
Shift
Who is Edw. C. Levy?
The Levy Group of Companies is a unique, 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms our recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. We provide steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for our customers.
About the Company
We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.