Asphalt Plant Operator

L. G. Everist, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Asphalt Plant Operator, where you will play a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant. This position involves operating and maintaining equipment to produce high-quality asphalt while adhering to safety and environmental regulations. You will collaborate with team members to ensure a consistent flow of materials and meet production specifications. If you have a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a passion for the construction industry, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with growth potential in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical education preferred.
• Knowledge of asphalt plants and heavy equipment operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant equipment for hot mix production.
• Monitor equipment and ensure high-quality asphalt production.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Asphalt Plants

Teamwork

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School Education

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Heavy Equipment (Skidsteer, Aerial Lift, Loader)

Job description

The Asphalt Plant Operator position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the asphalt plant. The plant operator will operate, maintain, and repair the asphalt plant equipment used in hot mix asphalt production.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No Supervisory Responsibility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Follows all company safety and environmental policies and OSHA, FRA, EPA, DOT, and SDDANR.
2. Communicate effectively with all team members.
3. Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and customers.
4. Directly operates plant controls to properly manufacture hot mix, warm mix, and/or cold mix asphalt to mix design specifications.
5. Monitor equipment operation to ensure a consistent flow of materials and produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt for internal and external customers.
6. Load out trucks in a timely fashion. Make sure the silo has the proper material for loadout.
7. Feed aggregate material into asphalt plant.
8. Check the levels of all storage tanks at the start of each shift and ensure that we have enough product to produce the required mix.
9. Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture content to ensure consistency of material.
10. Able to perform general labor duties (shovel, clean, grease, repair, load/unload AC).
11. Be able to safely use or operate hand and power tools.
12. Ability and knowledge to safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment as designed (skidsteer, aerial lift, loader).
13. Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair or modify plant equipment.
14. Responsible for housekeeping, including the plant, equipment, and plant site.
15. Perform preventative maintenance, maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
16. Submit appropriate paperwork and reports as required.
17. All other duties assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

1. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
2. Keen attention to detail.
3. Knowledge of asphalt plants required.
4. Good work attendance is a must.
5. Ability to work safely in a team environment.
6. A valid driver’s license is preferred but not required.
7. Basic computer skills.

Education and Experience:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Relevant technical school education is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand, squat, bend, walk for long durations.
2. Able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Product Management

Industries

Construction