Asphalt Plant Operator

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription Drug

Vision

401(k) with Company matching

Pension

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Employee Assistance Plan

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

Job summary

A leading construction materials company in Colorado Springs is seeking an individual for asphalt plant operations. Responsibilities include operating automated systems, ensuring material blending and safety compliance, and overseeing truck loading. Candidates should have at least 1 year of relevant experience, meet physical requirements, and possess effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Asphalt Plant Operations or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs for maintenance.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated plant control systems.
• Ensure precise blending of materials.
• Oversee loading of asphalt into haul trucks.

Skills

OSHA compliance

EPA regulations

Mechanical aptitude

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate automated plant control systems to monitor and adjust the flow of materials, temperatures, and mixing times.
• Ensure the precise blending of aggregates and liquid asphalt cement according to specific mix designs provided by Quality Control.
• Oversee the loading of asphalt into haul trucks, ensuring correct weights, legal load limits, and efficient traffic flow within the yard.
• Monitor levels of liquid AC (asphalt cement), fuel, and aggregate stockpiles; coordinate with the Loader Operator to ensure the plant remains fed.
• Perform advanced maintenance on conveyors, baghouses, drum dryers, screens, and elevator systems. This includes replacing bearings, adjusting belts, and repairing liners.
• Utilize arc welders and cutting torches to perform structural repairs and equipment modifications as needed.
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical malfunctions to minimize plant downtime during peak production hours.
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility, including the control house, yard, and equipment areas, to prevent safety hazards and environmental spills.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-shift and post-shift inspections of the plant and mobile equipment (skid steers, loaders, water trucks) and document findings.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA, and EPA regulations, specifically regarding dust control, emissions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Proactively identify and mitigate workplace hazards; participate in safety meetings.
• Maintain accurate daily production logs, maintenance records, and fuel/oil usage reports via company software.
• Assist in the training and development of Laborers, sharing technical knowledge of plant systems.
• Function as the primary point of contact between the plant, the QC lab, and the dispatch office to ensure customer orders are completed accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or relevant experience.
• Work Experience: 1+ years of experience in Asphalt Plant Operations or a Heavy Industrial Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • OSHA compliance and regulations.
  • EPA regulations.
  • Technical aptitude.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Asphalt plant knowledge.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Time management.
  • Effective communicator (written and spoken).

Additional Details

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. for plant maintenance and equipment servicing.
• Required to bend, stoop, climb, and reach. You must be able to maintain three points of contact when climbing on/off machinery or on ladders.
• Strong hand-eye-foot coordination is essential for operating hand/foot controls. You must have good depth perception with or without a seeing aid for distances up to 150 feet.

Working Conditions

• All duties require outside assignments and require periods of work in all weather conditions, cold, wet, dry and dusty. Must be able to work in areas where noise levels are up to 85 dB.

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:
At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.