Asphalt Plant Operator

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary Asphalt Plant Operators are responsible for the safe, efficient, and quality-focused operation of an asphalt production facility, including plant startup, shutdown, daily operation, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and load-out activities. This role requires a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, product quality, and effective communication with plant personnel, drivers, contractors, and internal teams. Granite Construction Company is a union signatory contractor, this position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. This is a union represented position. Essential Job Accountabilities Operate the asphalt plant safely and efficiently while maintaining production targets and meeting quality specifications. Follow all company safety policies, environmental requirements, MSHA rules, and applicable regulatory standards. Perform plant startup, operation, shutdown, and load-out activities in a controlled and consistent manner. Monitor aggregate, liquid asphalt, recycled materials, temperatures, mix designs, and finished product quality to ensure compliance with project and customer specifications. Inspect plant equipment, work areas, stockpiles, bins, conveyors, silos, and load-out systems to identify and correct unsafe conditions or operational concerns. Perform routine maintenance, service, cleanup, and minor repairs to support safe and reliable plant operation. Troubleshoot plant downtime, equipment issues, material flow concerns, and quality deviations; communicate issues promptly and help implement corrective actions. Operate mobile equipment as needed, including front-end loader, skid steer, skip loader, or other equipment required to support plant operations. Coordinate effectively with quality control, sales, dispatch, drivers, contractors, mechanics, and plant team members to support safe production and timely delivery. Maintain accurate plant records, production reports, maintenance logs, inspection documentation, and other required files. Education High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience Work Experience 5+ years of experience operating an asphalt hot plant preferred; experience with safe plant operation, quality control, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong commitment to safety, hazard recognition, housekeeping, and safe work practices in a plant environment. Ability to operate and monitor plant systems to produce consistent, specification-compliant asphalt mix. Ability to manage multiple priorities, respond to time-sensitive production demands, and remain focused in high-pressure situations. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related reporting tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to share clear and timely information with crews, drivers, contractors, and internal teams. Practical knowledge of the function, operation, inspection, and maintenance of asphalt plant and material processing equipment. Ability to communicate professionally with customers, drivers, materials teams, and support departments. Ability to recognize hazards, unsafe work practices, equipment deficiencies, and quality concerns, and take appropriate corrective action. Flexibility to work overtime, nights, weekends, and changing schedules as production needs require. Ability to work independently in a plant environment while maintaining communication with the broader operations team. Strong organizational, scheduling, documentation, and time management skills. Ability to troubleshoot plant equipment, control systems, material flow, and production issues. Basic welding, cutting, and mechanical repair knowledge preferred. Physical requirements include the ability to: Stoop, bend, and crouch Use hands, arms, and legs fully See well (either naturally or with correction) Lift up to 45 pounds. Additional Requirements/Skills Understand, support, and actively participate in company safety initiatives to maintain a safe work environment. Understand and comply with MSHA rules, site safety requirements, environmental standards, and company policies. Demonstrate the ability to learn and accurately use company timekeeping, production reporting, inspection, and maintenance tracking systems. Follow the company Code of Conduct and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and reliability each day. React quickly and adapt to changing production needs, equipment conditions, weather impacts, and customer requirements in a fast-paced plant environment. Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready plant site that supports safe and quality-focused operations. THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING. Our Benefits at a Glance: Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately. Projects with joint-venture agreements (JVs), benefits will be governed by those agreements. For positions covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs), the benefits will be governed by the applicable CBA. Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States. Base Hourly Wage Range : Hourly: $63.36 $63.36 Pay may vary based on relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors. Collective Bargaining Agreements will govern as applicable. About Granite Construction Incorporated Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here. Notice to Staffing Agencies Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies. Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.