Asphalt Plant Operator

CRH; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and disability benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CRH is looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator in Candler, North Carolina, to efficiently manage the plant operations, ensuring quality and safety in all processes. You will conduct pre-shift inspections, maintain machinery, and adhere to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, have experience in the field, and must communicate effectively with team members. Offering competitive pay and great benefits, CRH fosters a culture of growth and internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively to ensure plant personnel understand expectations.
• Driver’s license required.
• Ability to work at heights up to 90 feet using appropriate PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate asphalt plant controls for mixing and delivery.
• Conduct pre-shift inspections for operational safety.
• Maintain proper heat and flow of materials in the dryer.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

High school education or GED

Tools

Sledge hammer

Wrenches

Cutting torch

Pneumatic hammer/drill

Job description

Job ID: 522356

Asphalt Plant Operator

Position Overview

Operates 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 Asheville.
• 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.
• Driver’s license required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols.
• 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.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED preferred but not required.
• Related experience and/or training preferred.
• Driver’s License Required.

Work Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively to insure 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, 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 (ex: silo, drag slats, traverse, bag house, elevators, batch towers, drum/mixer, conveyors) utilizing ladders, stairs, manlifts and catwalks.
• Ability to adhere to PPE (personal protective equipment) policy and maintain individual PPE in a functional condition as supplied by company.
• Attendance required according to Company Attendance Policy to ensure crew can operate at normal efficiency level.

Physical Requirements

• Physical ability to perform maintenance on plant under extreme temperatures and for extended hours of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to 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. for repetitious while using proper lifting techniques.
• Must be able to adapt and work in extreme weather temperatures.

Work Environment

• 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

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.