Asphalt Plant Operator

Asphalt Plant Operator

Job Category: Equipment Operator Requisition Number: ASPHA002820

Posted: July 24, 2026

Full-Time

BOISE, ID 83709, USA

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage schedules/hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnel
• Communicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needs
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products
• Participate in quality control and safety programs
• Operate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
• Ability and desire to work in a high-pressure environment

This position will/may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season. This position will/may include travel between plants as needed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operation

Must be able to monitor multiple plant systems for production of a quality and profitable product

Must be able to work in high and confined spaces

Need good math skills and the ability to work with statistical specifications with a high degree of accuracy

Requires skills in planning, organization, communication, and observation

Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, operators manual, instructions, and maintain operators log

Must have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skills

Need a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others

Ability to operate loader helpful

Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen

Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application by the posting deadline noted above. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Veterans: Put your Skills to Work with Us!

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our Asphalt Plant Operator position:

• Air Force: Pavement and Construction Equipment Journeyman
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Apprentice
• Pavement and Construction Equipment Helper
• Army: Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator
• Navy: Maintenance and Production Chief

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.