Plant Operator

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: highways, bridges, public water and wastewater systems. Our work ensures long-lasting positive impacts on communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Basic mechanical skills and basic knowledge of computers
• Mobile or stationary equipment experience is beneficial
• Experience in manufacturing or construction industries is beneficial

Physical Demands: Labor can range from light to heavy.
Work Environment: Control tower, outside around industrial environment, inside mobile equipment, inside stationary equipment. PPE, monitoring systems, and precautions are used to avoid exposure to hazards.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt plant – automated drum and batch plant systems controlled through automated computer systems and control boards
• Communicate with quality control personnel to ensure specifications are met; adjust mix formulas and production accordingly
• Monitor plant status, adjust plant as needed, load out material onto dump trucks, dispatch trucks
• Communicate with internal paving crews, project teams, and external customers; adjust production to maximize profits, minimize waste, maintain or improve quality
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality and customer service
• Keep plant running at optimal performance to avoid downtime and ensure customer satisfaction
• Ensure a safe working environment; participate in safety discussions and support the company’s vision on safety
• Schedule production needs for the following day and adjust schedule for current day
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly documentation and reporting as needed
• Plan the following day’s production and order raw materials
• Assist in preventative maintenance on the plant, scheduled repairs, and breakdown repairs; focus on eliminating downtime and provide innovative solutions
• Perform winter maintenance repairs on plant
• Assist as an equipment operator as needed (CAT 980 or 966 Loader, manlifts, material handlers, skid steers, forklifts, etc.)
• Conduct pre-shift inspections of equipment and help maintain the equipment

Most employees are multi-disciplined and perform multiple roles at the facility, sometimes within the same shift. Various skill training and personal development is provided. Growth and advancement are available and promoted within the company. The work is fast-paced and critical to the success of large-scale heavy civil construction projects on high-profile highways and interstates.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous benefits package
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities
• Promotion from within