Asphalt Plant Operator

Jobtailor; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ishpeming Township, MI is seeking a skilled Asphalt Production Equipment Operator to maintain, repair, and operate equipment that produces hot mix asphalt. You will monitor material flow, ensure quality, load trucks, and work under the Foreman to meet specs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and flexibility for nights, early mornings, and weekends. Strong mechanical, welding, and fabrication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to work varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Ability to tolerate dusty, dirty environments and variable weather
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights over 50 feet
• Mechanical, fabricating, and repair experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Aptitude tests may be required

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to produce asphalt mix under Foreman guidance.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site with shoveling, sweeping and skid steer use.
• Monitor equipment and material flow to produce high-quality hot mix asphalt.
• Load out trucks for material distribution using computerized operations.
• Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant.
• Replace wear components on plant equipment by cutting, welding and fabrication.
• Work on elevated platforms and in confined spaces.
• Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents.
• Evaluate hot mix asphalt test results for quality and specs.
• Learn and safely operate multiple types of related construction equipment.

Skills

Asphalt Production

Equipment Maintenance

Material Flow Monitoring

Aggregate Gradation Monitoring

Hot Mix Asphalt Testing

Cutting and Welding

Fabrication Skills

Computerized Operations

Safety Compliance

Aptitude Testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welders

Oxy-Acetylene Torches

Pneumatic Jackhammers

Power Tools

Front-End Loaders

Skid Steer Loaders

Aerial Man Lifts

Telehandler Lifts

Water Trucks

Dump Trucks

Job description

• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment used to produce asphalt mix under the direction of the Foreman
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site, including shoveling, sweeping, and skid steer operation
• Monitor equipment operation and material flow to produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt
• Load out trucks for material distribution using computerized operations
• Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant
• Replace wear components on plant equipment, including cutting, welding, and fabricating
• Work on elevated platforms and enter and monitor confined spaces
• Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents
• Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify material consistency, quality, and job-specification compliance
• Learn and safely operate several types of related construction equipment

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Punctual and dependable
• Ability to work varied hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Ability to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions and dirty, dusty environments
• Ability to work in confined spaces and on elevated platforms, including heights over 50 feet
• Mechanical, fabricating, and repair experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Successfully pass aptitude tests
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prior experience and/or education in a related field preferred
• Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member required; union membership is not required before employment
• Willingness to learn new tasks and perform different tasks throughout the day
• Ability to safely use welders, oxy-acetylene torches, pneumatic jackhammers, power tools, front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, aerial man lifts, telehandler lifts, water trucks, telescoping boom trucks, and dump trucks

Demonstrates expertise in operating, maintaining, and repairing asphalt production equipment while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Proficient in working in confined spaces and on elevated platforms, with strong mechanical and fabricating skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Asphalt Production Equipment Operation
• Mechanical Repair Experience
• Welding and Fabricating Skills
• Confined Space Work
• Strong Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Asphalt Mix Production
• Equipment Maintenance
• Material Flow Monitoring
• Aggregate Gradation Monitoring
• Hot Mix Asphalt Testing
• Cutting and Welding
• Fabrication Skills
• Computerized Operations
• Safety Compliance
• Aptitude Testing

Soft Skills

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Willingness to Learn
• Adaptability to Weather Conditions
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED

Industry Keywords

• Asphalt Production
• Construction Equipment
• Trade Union Membership
• Quality Compliance
• Worksite Safety

Tools & Technologies

• Welders
• Oxy-Acetylene Torches
• Pneumatic Jackhammers
• Power Tools
• Front-End Loaders
• Skid Steer Loaders
• Aerial Man Lifts
• Telehandler Lifts
• Water Trucks
• Dump Trucks