Asphalt Plant Operator

Knife River Corporation; 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

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for an Asphalt Plant Operator in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The role involves operating and maintaining the asphalt plant, managing personnel schedules, and ensuring quality control. Candidates must have at least two years of asphalt plant operation experience and good mechanical skills. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K with company match, and paid time off. Interested candidates can apply online at the company website.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in asphalt plant operation.
• Strong ability to monitor multiple plant systems for quality production.
• Ability to read and comprehend specifications and manuals.
• Must be able to work in high and confined spaces.
• Ability to operate loader is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant safely and efficiently.
• Manage daily duties for all plant personnel.
• Communicate customer orders and needs.
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products.
• Participate in quality control and safety programs.

Skills

Asphalt plant operation

Mathematical skills

Mechanical ability

Welding and fabrication

Planning and organization

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
• 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 towards all team members and customers

Benefits

Full‑time employees are eligible for the following 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

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send a completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application.

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.

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