Asphalt Plant Operator

Knife River - MT; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

Knife River - MT in Idaho Falls, ID is hiring for an Asphalt Plant Operator. The role includes operating and maintaining the asphalt plant efficiently and managing plant personnel. Candidates need a minimum of two years of relevant experience, skills in monitoring plant systems, and a positive attitude to work well with others. The position offers benefits such as medical, dental, 401K with company match, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in asphalt plant operation.
• Ability to monitor multiple plant systems for production quality.
• Must read and comprehend specifications and operator manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage schedules and duties for all plant personnel.
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products.

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 may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season.

This position 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
• Need a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to operate loader helpful
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
• Display a professional and courteous attitude toward all team members and customers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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