Asphalt Plant Operator

Forest Contractors Ltd; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and dental benefits

Career growth opportunities

Full-time seasonal stability

Job summary

The Forest Group is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to oversee safe, efficient asphalt production at its GTA-area facility. The role focuses on producing to approved specs, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Join a long-standing leader in exterior construction with opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a stable, full-time seasonal position in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating an asphalt plant or a similar processing facility.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor asphalt plant equipment to ensure safe, continuous production.
• Produce asphalt per mix designs, schedules, and quality specs.
• Start-up/shutdown and daily operational inspections.
• Maintain production records and coordinate replenishment of materials.
• Collaborate with dispatch and crews to meet demands.

Job description

Asphalt Plant Operator

Join The Forest Group

Awarded one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, The Forest Group is a vertically integrated construction group delivering high-quality exterior solutions across the Greater Toronto Area. For over 30 years, we have specialized in asphalt paving, concrete, civil infrastructure, landscape construction, underground servicing, and site improvements for both private and public-sector clients.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Asphalt Plant Operator to join our team. This position is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our asphalt production facility while ensuring quality standards, production targets, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

Responsibilities

Plant Operations

• Operate and monitor asphalt plant equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.
• Produce asphalt in accordance with approved mix designs, production schedules, and quality specifications.
• Perform plant start-up, shutdown, and daily operational inspections.
• Monitor plant controls and adjust production processes to maintain efficiency and product quality.
• Coordinate asphalt production to meet operational and customer demands.
• Monitor raw material inventories and coordinate replenishment as required.

Maintenance & Quality Control

• Troubleshoot operational issues and perform routine maintenance and minor equipment repairs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and report equipment deficiencies.
• Maintain accurate production records, maintenance logs, and equipment documentation.
• Work closely with Quality Control personnel to ensure asphalt products meet required specifications.
• Assist in maintaining plant equipment and facilities to maximize operational reliability.

Safety & Teamwork

• Work collaboratively with Dispatch, truck drivers, paving crews, maintenance personnel, and management to support daily operations.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company health and safety policies, environmental requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe plant environment.
• Identify and report potential hazards, equipment concerns, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and ongoing training initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating an asphalt plant or a similar industrial processing facility.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of asphalt production processes and quality control procedures.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and plant equipment operation is considered an asset.
• Heavy equipment operating experience is considered an asset.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver's licence.

Why Join The Forest Group?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Stable, full-time seasonal employment with an established industry leader.
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• A strong commitment to workplace safety and operational excellence.
• Join one of Canada's Best Managed Companies with over 30 years of industry success.