Asphalt Plant Operator

Asphalt Plant OperatorBanks Construction Company is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Asphalt Plant Operator to support our asphalt plant operations. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can stay focused, and wants to be part of the production side of heavy civil construction.As an Asphalt Plant Operator, you'll learn how to operate the asphalt plant from the control tower, load and scale trucks, communicate with crews and customers, and help keep plant 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 schedules and customer needs.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 each plant facility, our team unloads granite stone, crushes recycled asphalt and concrete, produces asphalt, loads trucks, and prepares materials for jobs throughout the Lowcountry. This team helps ensure our crews and customers receive the materials they need safely, accurately, and on time.What You'll DoAs an Asphalt Plant Operator, you'll operate the plant from the control tower while supporting daily production, truck loading, customer needs, and overall plant operations. You may help with:Learning all areas of the asphalt plant facility and plant operationsOperating the asphalt plant for different jobs throughout the LowcountryLoading and scaling trucks with asphalt and other materialsMonitoring plant controls, production needs, and material flowCommunicating with plant team members, paving crews, drivers, and customersHelping private customers receive their asphalt on timeTracking production and job information accuratelyStaying focused in a fast-paced production environmentFollowing all company safety, quality, and environmental proceduresHelping troubleshoot plant needs and communicating issues quicklySupporting general plant facility tasks as neededScheduleThis is a plant-based position, and hours may vary depending on production needs, project schedules, weather, and customer demand. Our plants operate day and night, so candidates may need to be flexible and available to work varying shifts as needed. Overtime may be required.What We're Looking ForWe are looking for someone who is dependable, focused, and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate:Has strong attention to detailCan stay focused in a fast-paced environmentIs a self-starter and highly motivatedCan communicate clearly with team members, drivers, crews, and customersIs comfortable learning plant controls, truck loading, and production processesIs comfortable working around asphalt plants, trucks, materials, equipment, noise, dust, and other safety-sensitive conditionsIs 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 neededTakes safety seriouslyIs dependable and shows up on timeHas a valid driver's license and reliable transportationWants to learn and grow in asphalt production and heavy civil constructionPrevious asphalt plant operation, production, dispatching, scale house, equipment, construction, paving, or materials experience is helpful, but not required. We are willing to train the right person.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 learn asphalt production and plant operationsThe 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, detail-oriented, and interested in learning asphalt plant operations, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today to join the Banks Construction Company team.