Asphalt Plant Operator

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Plant Operator to join their team. This pivotal role involves the safe operation and maintenance of an asphalt plant, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety protocols. The ideal candidate will bring at least two years of experience, showcasing strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for monitoring plant operations, performing routine maintenance, and collaborating with various teams to ensure quality and efficiency. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the asphalt plant for optimal performance.
• Inspect and maintain equipment, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams for efficient material delivery and quality control.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Troubleshooting

Education

2+ years of Plant Operator experience

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

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, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, non-disqualifying physical or mental conditions, 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.