Asphalt Plant Equipment Operator

Asphalt Plant Equipment OperatorBanks Construction Company is looking for a dependable, safety-minded Asphalt Plant Equipment Operator to support our asphalt plant operations. This is a great opportunity for someone with equipment operating experience who enjoys hands-on work, working as part of a team, and being involved in the production side of heavy civil construction.As an Asphalt Plant Equipment Operator, you'll operate equipment at our plant facilities to help move materials, load trucks, support crushing operations, and keep production running safely and efficiently.Banks Construction operates three asphalt plant locations in North Charleston, Summerville, and Walterboro. Our plants operate day and night to support project and customer needs, so candidates must be flexible and available to work varying schedules as needed.About Banks Construction CompanyBanks Construction Company is a third-generation, family-owned heavy civil and asphalt paving contractor serving the Charleston area. We are proud to be a local company with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and doing quality work. Our core values are Safety, Integrity, Team, and Excellence, and our team lives those values every day on our jobsites.About the Asphalt Plant DivisionThe Asphalt Plant Division is part of our Production Group and plays an important role in supporting our paving and construction operations. At our plant facilities, our team unloads stone, processes recycled asphalt and concrete, produces asphalt, and prepares materials for projects throughout the Charleston area.This team helps ensure our crews have the materials they need to complete high-quality work safely and efficiently.What You'll DoAs an Asphalt Plant Equipment Operator, you'll operate a variety of equipment while supporting daily plant production and material handling needs. You may help with:Operating equipment at asphalt plant facilitiesLoading the asphalt plant and crusherStacking and moving materialsLoading trucks with asphalt, aggregate, recycled asphalt, or other materialsOperating equipment such as front-end loaders, trackhoes, skid steers, and other plant equipmentReceiving production and job information and performing work accordinglyCommunicating with plant team members to meet production and quality goalsCompleting basic equipment checks and helping maintain equipment standardsKeeping work areas clean, organized, and safeFollowing all company safety policies and proceduresHelping with other plant facility tasks as neededWhat We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused, and comfortable operating equipment in a plant environment. The ideal candidate:Has 1–2 years of experience operating equipmentHas experience operating loaders, trackhoes, skid steers, or similar equipmentIs comfortable working around asphalt plants, crushers, trucks, materials, and heavy equipmentIs flexible and available to work day or night shifts as neededIs willing to work at our plant locations in North Charleston, Summerville, and Walterboro as neededCan follow directions and communicate clearly with team membersTakes safety seriouslyIs dependable and shows up on timeHas a strong work ethic and positive attitudeWants to learn and grow in asphalt production and heavy civil constructionHas a valid driver's license and reliable transportationIs willing to help with general plant tasks as neededPrevious asphalt plant, quarry, construction, grading, paving, equipment, or material handling experience is helpful.ScheduleThis is a field/plant-based position, and hours may vary depending on production needs, project schedules, weather, and customer needs. Our plants operate day and night, so candidates must be flexible and available to work varying shifts as needed. Overtime may be required.Why Join Banks?At Banks Construction Company, you're not just applying for a job — you're building a career with a company that invests in its people. We offer:Competitive wagesSteady work with overtime opportunitiesOn-the-job trainingOpportunities for growth and advancementA strong safety-focused cultureA team-oriented environmentThe opportunity to work around asphalt production and heavy equipmentThe opportunity to support projects that help build the Charleston communityBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchLife insuranceDisability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramTuition reimbursementTraining and development opportunitiesStart Building With UsIf you are dependable, safety-minded, and have equipment operating experience, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join the Banks Construction Company team.