Asphalt Plant Groundman

Kokosing, Inc.; Garfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support asphalt plant operations in Ohio. You will inspect, clean, and perform repairs on mechanical equipment, ensuring reliability and safety.

Familiarity with heavy equipment operation is a plus, and you must be able to follow detailed methods and adapt to a busy plant environment. This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within a safety‑driven company committed to quality and steady

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of asphalt plant operations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Initiative and willingness to perform additional duties.
• Able to work day or night shifts, including weekends.
• Willingness to travel.
• Able to understand directions and follow methods.
• Maintain high situational awareness in a busy project environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, cleaning, and performing repairs on mechanical equipment related to the Asphalt Plant.
• Knowledge of operating track excavators, back hoes, dozers, loaders, rollers, forklifts, and other pieces of equipment a strong plus.

Skills

Knowledge of asphalt plant

Attention to detail

Initiative and versatility

Shift flexibility

Willingness to travel

Ability to follow directions

Safety awareness

Job description

Kokosing Materials, Inc. (KMI) has been a leader in the asphalt production industry since 1980. With 19 asphalt plants across central and Northern Ohio, as well as liquid asphalt terminals in Wheelersburg and Mansfield, KMI is dedicated to producing high-quality asphalt products and providing exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, integrity, and sustainability, continuously investing in our plants to ensure they operate efficiently and meet the highest environmental standards. Through our partnership with Kokosing, we leverage shared expertise and resources to deliver innovative solutions and contribute to building Ohio's infrastructure. Join KMI and be part of a company that values safety, integrity and quality.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspecting, cleaning, and performing repairs on mechanical equipment related to the Asphalt Plant.
• Knowledge of operating track excavators, back hoes, dozers, loaders, rollers, forklifts, and other pieces of equipment a strong plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of asphalt plant.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other responsibilities for job completion as requested.
• Must be willing to work day or night shift, including weekends.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to understand directions/instructions on methods/process to do work.
• Must be able to maintain high level of awareness for a busy project work environment.

Kokosing Materials offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority.

Kokosing Materials is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.