Asphalt Plant Foreman - Savannah, GA

APAC - Atlantic, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

APAC - Atlantic, Inc. in Savannah, Georgia seeks a dedicated Supervisor to oversee operations at the asphalt plant. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, conducting inspections, and supervising production processes. Candidates should have a solid understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems, a valid driver’s license, and be adaptable to work schedules.

APAC offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and values personal growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure all plant personnel understand expectations.
• Valid driver’s license for operation of a company vehicle is required.
• Must be able to work at heights up to 90 feet with appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees and operations at the asphalt plant.
• Conduct pre-shift inspection of the plant for safety.
• Adjust thermostatic controls to maintain proper heat in the dryer.

Skills

Electrical and hydraulic systems knowledge

Ability to operate plant computer systems

Education

High school education or GED

Related experience and/or training

Tools

Wrenches

Cutting torch

Welder

Job description

Position Overview

Supervises employees and operations at an asphalt plant controls to weigh and deliver specified quantities of aggregates and asphalt cement to dryer for heating and to mixer for mixing and dumping into trucks. Must partner with other plant crew members to ensure production is running at efficient levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre‑shift inspection of plant required to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.
• Maintains proper heat in dryer by adjusting thermostatic controls and maintains proper flow of materials.
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Assists in maintenance of plant equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.
• Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.
• Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co‑workers, customers and public.

Additional Responsibilities

• Integrity, communication, recognition, action, results oriented, positive attitude, work ethic, growth and development and commitment to be successful at APAC Atlantic.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors and the general public always.
• Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees and all levels of management.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, for operation of a company vehicle.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home, when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols of APAC Atlantic.
• Strict adherence to policies and procedures, as outlined in the company’s Policy Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers with other duties as required.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Education and Experience

• High school education or GED preferred but not required.
• Related experience and/or training required.
• Valid driver’s license work requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure all plant personnel understand what is expected and what needs are lacking.
• Ability to drive to and from various plants, as needed.
• Ability to be flexible with last‑minute schedule changes, location changes, and time of shift changes.
• Overtime work required. Out of town/county/or state work may be required.
• Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet wearing appropriate PPE to perform maintenance or repair to plant components (e.g., silo, drag slats, traverse, bag house, elevators, batch towers, drum/mixer, conveyors) utilizing ladders, stairs, manlifts and catwalks.
• Ability to adhere to PPE policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.
• Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.
• Requires riding to and from plants. If operating company vehicle, employee must meet Driver Qualification Standard.

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have knowledge of electrical and hydraulic systems and must be able to operate plant computer systems.

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance on plant under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to the top of plant/silo.
• Uses tools such as sledge hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill, sand blaster, pipe wrench.
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, stooping, stretching, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
• Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. repetitively while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures.
• Will be exposed to extremes of heat or cold weather.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

APAC‑Atlantic, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.