Asphalt Plant Operator

LPX Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Operator to oversee the safe and efficient operation of an asphalt plant. This role involves monitoring plant performance, conducting routine maintenance, and ensuring quality control of asphalt mixes. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication skills, capable of thriving in high-pressure situations. Join a company that values safety and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the success of operations and customer satisfaction. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment that prioritizes employee development and safety.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Plant Operator with strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the asphalt plant for optimal performance.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

2+ years of Plant Operator experience

Job description

Purpose –

The Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the asphalt plant.

Duties and Responsibilities –

• Operate and monitor the asphalt plant and its components to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensure proper calibration and settings for desired asphalt mix specifications.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, performing routine maintenance and reporting issues promptly.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials (aggregates, bitumen, etc.) and coordinate timely resupply.
• Record production data, equipment logs, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, environmental regulations, and company policies.
• Operations of plant startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Collaborate with truck drivers and paving crews to ensure efficient material delivery and usage.
• Conduct quality control checks and communicate any product or process adjustments needed.
• Maintain good customer relations with customers on an ongoing basis.
• Must have the initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.
• Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

Education and Experience –

• The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Plant Operator experience.
• Must possess strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Must have excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills. This job requires the ability to communicate successfully with difficult employees under high stress situations.
• Must have the ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines.
• This job requires high attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Comprehension of basic percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities of materials used to make asphalt.
• Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
• Must have reliable transportation and have the ability to travel. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.
• Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At LPX Group and our subsidiary companies (Bluegrass Testing, Louisville Paving and Construction, Material Transfer and Pace Contracting), we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.