Asphalt Plant Operator - Hampton

About the role

Operates asphalt plant to batch, crush and/or segregate materials used in construction; assists with assembling, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and disassembling plant equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Moves controls to heat, dry, mix ingredients to produce asphalt paving materials
• Controls weighing, feeding, crushing and sifting machinery
• Observes gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance with specifications
• Basic knowledge regarding the use of computers in plant operation
• May repair and/or make adjustments to the machinery
• Uses various hand tools
• Basic mechanical skills to assist with plant maintenance
• Oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment
• Yard maintenance
• Travel to and from the different plants
• Monitors the activity within the site
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma / GED
• Work Experience: Previous Construction / Manufacturing / Plant Operator experience preferred
• Physical Demands: Job requires stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting; walking or standing may occupy the entire day; able to lift up to 50 lbs; potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather; overtime work is required
• Valid Driver's License with transportation to and from job sites

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings
• Professional development