Asphalt Plant Operator

Blythe Development Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blythe Development Co in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to support safe, efficient hot-mix asphalt production. You will start, operate, and monitor the plant; handle material mixing and storage; and load trucks for delivery, working closely with road crews.

This hands-on role requires asphalt plant, loader, and heavy-equipment experience, with a strong emphasis on safety and accurate production documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on asphalt plant experience and safety training.
• Experience operating loaders and other heavy equipment is required.
• Ability to read manuals, work directives, and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and monitor the hot-mix asphalt plant and related equipment.
• Control mixing of materials, manage storage silos, and load trucks.
• Follow safety policies and maintain accurate production records.
• Coordinate with road crews and assist with preventive maintenance.
• Perform basic plant maintenance and operate a front-end loader when needed.

Skills

Asphalt plant operation

Loader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Basic math and computer use

Job description

Blythe Development is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, the company employs more than 900 people and is 100% employee owned. Our experienced workforce self-performs approximately 80% of site groundwork, including clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalks, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving.

Position Summary

Join Blythe Brothers Asphalt as an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator supporting safe, efficient hot-mix asphalt production in Charlotte, North Carolina. You will start, operate, and monitor the plant; combine aggregate and liquid asphalt in the mixing drum; manage silo storage; load trucks; coordinate with road crews; and assist with preventive maintenance. This hands-on role is ideal for a safety-focused operator with asphalt plant, loader, and heavy-equipment experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and monitor the hot-mix asphalt plant and related production equipment.
• Control the mixing of raw aggregate and liquid asphalt, manage finished material in storage silos, and load trucks for job-site delivery.
• Follow and help implement all company safety policies and operating procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate plant operating paperwork and production records.
• Communicate with road crews throughout each shift to support production and delivery needs.
• Perform basic plant maintenance, troubleshoot routine operating issues, and keep the plant site clean.
• Operate a front-end loader when needed.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, work directives, and safety instructions.
• Perform basic calculations and use basic computer systems.
• Work safely at heights and around heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Support other crafts and perform additional duties as needed.