Hot Plant Operator
General Summary
Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947
D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint.
Essential Job Accountabilities
Operating a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals
Placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.
Performing general maintenance, repair, and service to hot plant as required.
Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
Maintaining plant files and records.
Education and Work Experience
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
5+ years of experience operating a hot plant—preferred
Experience with Astec controls
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations
Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues
Ability to communicate clearly
Ability to obtain an M.S.H.A Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job
Physical Requirements
Stoop, bend, and crouch
Use hands, arms, and legs fully
See well (either naturally or with correction)
Lift up to 80 pounds
Additional Requirements/Skills
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
Demonstrate ability to learn Company’s timekeeping and reporting systems
Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct daily
Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations
Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast-paced the plant environment
Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus!
Benefits
We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees! It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.