Asphalt Plant Loader Operator Night Shift

Preferred Materials; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Preferred Materials - Asphalt is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Loader Operator to safely operate a front end loader for stockpile management and material loading into feeder bins. You will ensure a steady supply to the asphalt plant and trucks while following all safety procedures.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years as an Asphalt Plant Operator, and familiarity with Astec double barrel components and Gencor controls. Excel skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with strong math and mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Asphalt Plant Operator.
• Experience with Astec double barrel components and Gencor controls a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of materials for asphalt plant is available.
• Load trucks with materials and weight for delivery.
• Inspect equipment prior to operation for safety/maintenance issues.
• Perform routine maintenance on the loader and assist with plant upkeep.

Skills

Loader operation

Safety compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Astec double barrel

Gencor controls

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID530528-Posted11/06/2026-AMAT-Preferred Materials - Asphalt-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Florida

Preferred Materials - Asphalt, part of CRH Florida Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Loader Operator to effectively and safely operates articulated front end wheel loader for the purpose of stockpile management and material loading into feeder bins, to ensure proper supply of materials to the asphalt plant, trucks, and other assigned areas.

Job requirements include the following:

• Ensure necessary supply of materials for asphalt plant is available.
• Utilize a loader to transport materials to and from storage and processing areas.
• Load trucks with proper materials and weight for delivery.
• Inspect equipment prior to operation for any safety or maintenance issues.
• Perform routine maintenance on the loader such as lubricating, fueling, and cleaning.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness of plant premises including but not limited to assisting with plant maintenance, shoveling, and grounds cleanup.
• Assist with general labor at the plant site. Routinely assist other plant employees in different areas of production.
• Reports any major maintenance or other plant related issues to plant manager.
• Properly follow & promote all company policies and OSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented

Education/Experience

• High school graduate with strong math skills and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Asphalt Plant Operator
• Experience with Astec double barrel components and gencor controls a plus.
• Computer literate, experience with Microsoft Excel

What CRH Offers You

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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affid

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.