Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services at its six companies. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

We're looking for an Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to work in our Asphalt manufacturing plants. Under the direction of the Foreman, the Plant Operator will help operate, maintain, and repair the equipment used to produce asphalt mix for our paving operations while learning how to operate several types of related construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site including shoveling, sweeping, and skid steer operation.
• Monitor equipment operation for consistent flow of materials to produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt for internal and external customers
• Load out trucks for material distribution utilizing computerized operations
• Willingness to learn new tasks, do different tasks throughout the day and be a team player
• Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant
• Replace wear components on plant equipment (including cutting, welding, fabricating)
• Work on elevated platforms as well as enter and monitor confined spaces
• Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents to ensure consistency of materials
• Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify finish materials are consistent, of high quality, and are produced within job specifications
• Use equipment such as: Welders (Stick, MIG), Oxy Acetylene Torches, Pneumatic Jackhammers, Power Tools (Drill, Grinder, Impact Wrench, etc.), Front End Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Aerial Man Lift, Telehandler Lift, Water Truck, Telescoping Boom Truck, Dump Truck

Requirements:

• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
• Must be punctual and dependable.
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Capacity to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated platforms, including heights over 50'.
• Mechanical/Fabricating and repair experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Successfully pass aptitude tests
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prior experience and/or education in a related field preferred
• Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership is not required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is able to assist in that process as needed.

The Benefits:

• Competitive union wages and strong benefits
• Reliable, steady work across Southern Wisconsin
• On-the-job training from experienced crew members
• Supportive, family-focused work culture
• Opportunities to grow within the company

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!