Asphalt Plant Operator

Knife River Corporation - Mountain West; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Boise, Idaho is looking for an experienced individual to operate and maintain an asphalt plant efficiently. Responsibilities include managing personnel schedules, ensuring communication with customers, and tracking inventories. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical ability and experience in asphalt plant operations. A proactive attitude and good communication skills are essential for success in this high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in asphalt plant operation.
• Ability to monitor multiple plant systems for quality and profitability.
• Good math skills for working with specifications accurately.
• Mechanical ability with welding and fabrication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant safely and efficiently.
• Manage schedules and daily duties for plant personnel.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding orders.
• Track inventories of products, participate in quality control.

Skills

Asphalt plant operation

Monitoring plant systems

Math skills

Planning and organization

Mechanical ability

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage schedules/hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnel
• Communicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needs
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products
• Participate in quality control and safety programs
• Operate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
• Ability and desire to work in a high-pressure environment

This position will/may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season.

This position will/may include travel between plants as needed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operation
• Must be able to monitor multiple plant systems for production of a quality and profitable product
• Must be able to work in high and confined spaces
• Need good math skills and the ability to work with statistical specifications with a high degree of accuracy
• Requires skills in planning, organization, communication, and observation
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, operators manual, instructions, and maintain operators log
• Must have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skills
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