Liquid Asphalt Terminal Operator

About the role

A Liquid Asphalt Terminal Operator is responsible for loading asphalt tankers with the correct material, moving product from tank to tank, assisting in the manufacturing process, and maintaining equipment and the yard.

Responsibilities

• Accurately blend asphalt products and load asphalt tankers using various computer programs.
• Scale trucks in and out of the terminal.
• Safely and efficiently transfer and move products from tank to tank in the yard.
• Receive truck, barge, and rail shipments and offload contents into various tanks.
• Climb vertical tanks to measure tank levels and regulate tank temperature.
• Maintain pumps, valves, and other mechanical devices to ensure good operating condition.
• Plan and coordinate with dispatch to ensure proper products are loaded onto correct trucks for accurate deliveries.
• Assist in manufacturing processes and communicate developments.
• Perform plant housekeeping and cleanup.

Requirements

• Experience running equipment is a plus; must be willing to learn to operate mobile equipment.
• Available to work 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Forklift operating experience is a plus.
• Proficient English verbal and written communication skills.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license.

Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Works outdoors in hot, humid, and/or inclement weather.
• Involves heavy work, including moving objects up to 100 lb. or more.
• Works on or near moving mechanical parts and loud equipment.
• Requires sitting or standing for long periods, as well as lifting, bending, kneeling, squatting, climbing, walking, reaching, driving, and repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Travel

Travel by personal vehicle throughout the state of New York and New England based on business needs.

Values

At Peckham, the following values are embedded in how employees show up every day:

• Safety: Protect family and friends.
• Integrity: Our word is our bond.
• Dedication: We are committed to serve.
• Efficiency: Results matter.