Asphalt Plant Operator

Holcim; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-paced team as an Asphalt Plant Operator with a leading building solutions company. In this role, you will oversee the safe and efficient production of asphalt, ensuring all processes meet industry standards. You will be responsible for operating heavy machinery, managing production quality, and providing excellent customer service. This position offers a collaborative work culture and a commitment to safety and environmental practices. If you are passionate about the construction industry and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

Health & Dental Benefits

Pension and Retirement Plan

Healthy Living Support

Service Recognition Awards

Perks & Discounts

Inclusive Work Environment

Collaborative Work Culture

Company-provided PPE

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in asphalt operations and production.
• Heavy Equipment Operator certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient and safe production of asphalt.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Asphalt Plant Operations

Heavy Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Mechanical Trades or Construction

Tools

Heavy Machinery

Asphalt Mixing Equipment

Job description

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lafarge is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to become part of our dynamic and fast-paced operations. As an Asphalt Plant Operator, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and safe production of asphalt, ensuring that all operational processes meet industry standards and company expectations.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

1. Fully trained in the operations and capability of running an Asphalt plant ideally Astec.
2. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach including scaling, ticketing and assisting in asphalt orders.
3. Required to understand general knowledge and intermediate computer skills.
4. Communicates and promotes safety, compliance, and environmental requirements in alignment with Company standards.
5. Provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers by addressing issues, questions or concerns in a timely manner.
6. Continuously communicating with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch.
7. Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
8. Adhere to all company safety and environmental practices and policies – training provided.
9. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Additional Education Preferred: Mechanical trades or construction
Field of Study Preferred: Maintenance
Required Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Asphalt operations/production-related experience.

Required Training/Certifications: Heavy Equipment Operator

Required Technical Skills: Heavy machinery/equipment experience

Additional Requirements:

1. Ability to run mixing operations on the plant in order to ensure material quality and compliance with specifications.
2. May require considerable physical activity, must be capable of heavy lifting, bending and twisting.
3. Operate and perform routine maintenance on heavy equipment and plants including keeping accurate and thorough records of plant performance and production.
4. Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders.
5. Monitors operational effectiveness through analysis of Key Performance Indicators.
6. Responsible for completing the daily checklist, journal and reports.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
8. Overtime, night shifts and weekends are required.

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

1. A comprehensive Health & Dental benefits plan for you and your dependents as outlined in the CBA.
2. A Pension and/or Retirement Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life, as outlined in the CBA.
3. Healthy Living support through an EFAP, offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges.
4. Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions.
5. Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services.
6. An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves.
7. A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment.
8. Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.