Asphalt Plant Loader Operator - Day Shift

Kokosing Materials, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Job summary

Kokosing Materials, Inc. is seeking a hands-on operator to safely run and maintain asphalt plant and construction equipment. This role requires versatility across multiple machines and a commitment to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include monitoring production, performing preventative maintenance, and collaborating with foremen to resolve issues. Willingness to travel and work day or night shifts, including weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience operating asphalt plant and construction equipment.
• Willing to work day or night shifts, including weekends.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong attention to detail and safety focus.
• Ability to troubleshoot and discuss production issues.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain asphalt plant equipment.
• Operate track excavators, backhoes, dozers, loaders, rollers, forklifts, and other equipment.
• Perform routine duties as directed by Foreman.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to keep equipment serviced.
• Monitor production levels and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot and communicate production problems with team.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety compliance

Maintenance awareness

Shift flexibility

Travel willingness

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

Operator must have the ability to operate a variety of equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely operating and maintaining asphalt plant and construction equipment.
• Responsible for operating track excavators, back hoes, dozers, loaders, rollers, forklifts, and other pieces of equipment.
• Perform other routine duties as directed by Foreman.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.

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 capable of operating the assigned machine and any other related equipment in a safe manner.
• Must be able to do a competent inspection of the equipment.

Benefits

Kokosing Materials offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid life
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• 401K plus match

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Since 1951, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.