Asphalt Plant Operator

OHLA USA, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to join their team in Miami. This role involves operating plant controls to produce various asphalt mixes, ensuring timely distribution of products, and maintaining communication with team members. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, adhere to safety guidelines, and contribute to the maintenance of plant operations. This company values its people and offers a collaborative work atmosphere where your contributions will help build safer infrastructure for the community. If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and knowledge of OSHA guidelines are essential.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and under pressure is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant controls and monitor equipment during asphalt production.
• Assist in daily plant maintenance and compile production reports.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all tasks.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of Safety/OSHA guidelines

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Flexible scheduling

Drug test and background check compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years’ experience with Astec, Gencor, and Libra Systems

Heavy equipment experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job ID: 1097-MIA
Job Title: Asphalt Plant Operator
Department: Asphalt Plant
Job Location: Miami, Fl
Reports To: Plant Supervisor

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

Community Asphalt, founded in 1980 as an asphalt paving contractor, based in Miami, Florida, and part of OHLA USA since 2006, has since become specialized in general road construction and transportation infrastructure. From its four operation and plant facilities in Miami-Dade, Fort Myers, Vero Beach and West Palm Beach, the company boasts extensive geographic coverage throughout South Florida, focusing on all aspects of transportation infrastructure development, primarily for state and local authorities. Community Asphalt continues to provide traditional paving services which include grading and paving, pavement milling, surveying, excavation, on and off-road hauling, drainage, utilities, base finishing, and highway sweeping. The company also provides engineering, contracting, design and build and finance and more complex PPP contracts services. These projects include parking lots, industrial and retail complexes, road and highway construction, and airport runways.

Summary

Our company has an immediate opening for Asphalt Plant Operator in Miami, Fl.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Operate plant controls, visually observe and monitor gauges of all equipment during production to properly produce hot mix, warm mix and/or cold mix asphalt to specification.
• Distribute product in a timely manner to internal and external customers.
• Maintain communications with plant, lab and roadway personnel.
• Assist in daily plant lubrication, maintenance, cleaning and repairs as required.
• Compile reports specific to plant production, sales and plant maintenance.
• Must complete all assigned work in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Other job duties as assigned per on-site supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Knowledge of Safety/OSHA guidelines and adherence for your safety and others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-stop environment and fosters teamwork.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible schedules such as nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Pass drug test, fit-for-duty test and background check.
• Uses various equipment, hand and power tools.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with Astec, Gencor, and Libra Systems preferred.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Heavy equipment experience a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to engage in strenuous physical activity.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, pushing, pulling, twisting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting and reaching.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

BENEFITS WE OFFER: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Legal Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discounts, Paid Holidays, PTO & 401k Program Match!

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran's Preference, E-Verify Statement and Drug-Free Workplace
OHLA USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We uphold an Affirmative Action Program (AAP) and actively seek to recruit veterans in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). We participate in the E-Verify program, confirming the employment eligibility of all our newly hired employees. We are a drug-free workplace.