Asphalt Plant Operator - Hampton

Overview Job Title: Asphalt Plant Operator Location: Hampton, VA Department: Manufacturing Reports to: Plant Superintendent Major Role and Purpose Operates asphalt plant to batch, crush and/or segregate materials used in construction. Assist with assembling, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and disassembling plant equipment as needed. Description of Duties Moves controls to heat, dry, mix ingredients to produce asphalt paving materials. Control weighing, feeding, crushing and sifting machinery. Observes gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance with specifications. Basic knowledge regarding the use of computers in plant operation. May repair and/or make adjustments to the machinery. Uses various hand tools. Basic mechanical skills to assist with plant maintenance. Oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment. Yard maintenance. Travel to and from the different plants. Monitors the activity within the site. Follow all safety policies and procedures. Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned. Education High School Diploma / GED. Work Experience Previous Construction / Manufacturing / Plant Operator experience preferred. Physical Demands Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting. Walking or standing may occupy the entire day. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather. Overtime work is required. Valid Driver's License with transportation to and from job sites. Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet About Branscome FOR more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take pride in building the things that you can see, and those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence. Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done and the teamwork that keeps us creating infrastructure and connecting people. Our Team When you work for Branscome, you join an innovative team delivering area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. We provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to clients including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. Our team takes pride in teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm, delivering superior customer service. Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr Branscome Companies Inc.