Overview:
Sand & Gravel Company seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to produce hot mix asphalt and other mix designs used in the construction and maintenance of roadways. The job requires an extensive knowledge of aggregate, oils and admixture products as well as respective test standards in accordance with mix designs.
Responsibilities:
- Daily compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations and policies
- Directly operates plant controls to properly manufacture hot mix, warm mix and/or cold mix asphalt to mix design specifications
- Work with plant employees in production and distribution of product
- Insures and assists in maintenance and repairs of the plant equipment, conduct a daily safety walk around making sure the plant is in safe working condition prior to each shift
- Responsible for proper material inventory: Ex. Liquid Asphalt, fuel, Aggregate and rap, plus additives as needed. Check all liquid inventories daily and order accordingly
- Responsible for plant maintenance and upkeep, making sure the plant is well maintained
- Check all storage tanks, levels at the start of each shift, make sure we have the materials needed to produce mix
- Make sure the silos have the proper material and amount of material in them, so the trucks load out in a timely fashion
- Ensure the plant is running at its maximum efficiency and if it is not, communicate this to the plant manager
Requirements:
- 5+ years’ experience as a Hot Mix Asphalt Plant Operator
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Not afraid of heights
- Flexibility to work long hours, varied shifts
- Dedicated and hardworking and career oriented
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
For additional information:
Stephen S. Stauffer
Phone: 610-421-1225
Email: S.Stauffer@UnitedEmployment.com