Plant Operator

Daily Job Performance

• Responsible for safely operating and maintaining asphalt plant and construction equipment by:
• Determining proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt & ordering materials.
• Adjusting controls to regulate the flow of materials.
• Maintaining the speed of systems.
• Ensuring the plant is operating at the proper temperature & specification for each job.
• Perform walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and make adjustments to material blends as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Supervise employees at the plant.  May be designated to train employees as needed.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and successfully discuss production with co-workers and supervisors.
• Maintain professional and courteous verbal communication with customers while receiving orders & coordinating.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other jobs on site should the need arise to help the team succeed.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Plant Operator experience.
• Must have excellent verbal & written communication skills.  This job requires the ability to communicate effectively with different levels of employees under high stress situations.
• Must have the ability to multitask & prioritize time sensitive projects.
• This job requires high attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  Comprehension of basis percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities of materials used to make asphalt.
•  Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel.  Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected during the paving season.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
• Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
• Valid Driver’s License
•  Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Working Conditions

• This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job.  This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas.
• This job requires that the worker be able to work indoors and outside in the elements.
• Climb stairs regularly.