Asphalt Plant Operator

In search of an opportunity to advance in your profession? We can offer you an incredible opportunity to grow your career with Sunbelt Asphalt! We offer an amazing company culture, competitive compensation packages, and career development opportunities. Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to join our Asphalt Plant team. If you are an experienced, motivated, and skilled individual, we would like to meet you! Job Description The successful candidate will be responsible for operating asphalt plant controls and monitoring production to ensure the accurate weighing and delivery of specified quantities of aggregates and asphalt cement to produce asphalt mix designs. This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, efficient plant operations while meeting production schedules and quality standards. Job Duties Operate computerized controls for both drum and batch asphalt plants. Monitor and control plant operations to produce asphalt mixtures according to established mix designs and specifications. Operate the plant in a safe manner to ensure the safety of personnel working at the plant and those delivering or receiving materials. Continuously monitor the operation and function of the asphalt plant throughout the workday and report any operational issues or concerns to the Plant Foreman. Assist with total plant maintenance, routine servicing, and troubleshooting of equipment as needed. Assist the Plant Foreman with ordering liquid asphalt, aggregates, fuel, and other materials, supplies, or parts required for plant operations. Assist the Plant Foreman with coordinating trucks to deliver materials and supplies to ensure efficient operations and production schedules are maintained. Assist the Plant Foreman with maintaining production records, inventory records, material usage reports, and other required documentation. Perform a variety of duties around the plant as needed, including attending cold feed systems, operating loaders or dozers at bins and stockpiles, and general facility cleanup. Maintain the plant office and surrounding work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition. Be available to work nights, weekends, and extended shifts as necessary to support production schedules, projects, and emergency repairs. Follow all safety rules and company policies and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned. Maintain professional conduct at all times. Complete all assigned Learning Management System initiatives. Experience & Knowledge One to three years of experience in asphalt plant operations, including exposure to mix design, production processes, and plant maintenance. Experience operating computerized asphalt plant controls in either drum or batch plant environments. Working knowledge of asphalt manufacturing processes, plant equipment, and quality control procedures Ability to use simple math, formulas, charts, tables, specifications, schedules, diagrams, measuring instruments, computers, and plant operating software. Ability to interpret reports, forms, records, and production data and make operational adjustments as required. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and address operational issues efficiently. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, drivers, maintenance personnel, and plant staff. Physical Activity & Demand Position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, and move throughout the plant environment for extended periods. Ability to operate computers, controls, switches, and instrumentation associated with asphalt plant operations. Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications and perceive sounds that may indicate operational or mechanical issues. Ability to perform inspections, routine maintenance activities, and housekeeping duties throughout the facility. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to work outdoors and be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, heat, vibration, and moving mechanical equipment. Compensation The successful candidate will earn: Industry Leading Wages Off-Season Hourly Guarantee Performance Bonus Opportunities Affordable Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability Plans Available Company Paid Life Insurance PTO Days/Paid Sick Days/Paid Holidays 401(k) with Company Match Employee Stock Purchase Program Annual Employee Boot Plan A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities; however, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others. Sunbelt Asphalt Surfaces, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunbelt Asphalt