Asphalt Plant Operator/Maintenance (Materials)

Job Summary

Perform a combination of duties involving general maintenance/operation of an asphalt plant. Majority of work is outside in all weather conditions.

Benefits

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Compensation

$32.00 - $42.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate a dual-use, continuous-batch asphalt plant
• Complete daily service requirements of the asphalt plant for preventative maintenance issues
• Fabricate and repair hoppers and conveyors
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
• Repair conveyor systems, i.e. bearing replacement, drive systems, change screen cloths, structural fabrication
• General maintenance of various pumps and electrical requirements and wear prevention of equipment
• Operate mobile equipment including heavy haul trucks, front-end loaders, and track dozers
• General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
• Other duties as assigned by management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure
• Available for overtime work, extended hours, night work, and weekend work as required for timely project completion
• Work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift 95 lbs. infrequently, 50 lbs. frequently, and climb ladders/stairs up to 24’
• Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools

Preferred:

• 4+ years’ experience in asphalt plant operations
• Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment and understanding of operations and safety requirements for the equipment
• Experience in welding and fabrication
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting
• Understanding of the type and quality of material being produced
• Familiar with MSHA regulations and annual training

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to a post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) registration/clearance as well as ongoing alcohol and drug testing. For work that will be performed in the San Francisco area, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.