Asphalt Plant Operator

Duininck; Spicer (MN); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Paid Time Off

Per Diem

Health plans

Dental & Vision plans

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

401K with company match

Job summary

Duininck is seeking an asphalt plant operator for a seasonal, full-time role. The position involves operating the plant, ensuring mix quality, coordinating with truck drivers, and performing safety inspections across a multi-state territory.

This role requires teamwork, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to travel through Central and Western Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and the Eastern Dakotas. Benefits are included as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of asphalt plant operations, materials, and equipment.
• Understanding of asphalt mix properties and factors affecting quality.
• Commitment to safety with proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication to coordinate with crews, truck drivers and shop personnel.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during the production season.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the asphalt plant according to the production schedule, using appropriate materials to achieve required mix quality.
• Coordinate with truck drivers delivering and picking up materials and mix from the plant.
• Perform daily safety inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Work closely with the Plant Oiler and other crew members to maintain plant functions and assist with repairs when necessary.
• Report service or repair requirements to the shop team.
• Partner with QM/QC personnel to ensure mixes meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Keep equipment clean and prepare plant components for relocation or transport as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe jobsite environment.
• Follow supervisor instructions and plan work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Travel throughout Central & Western Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and the Eastern Dakotas.

Skills

Asphalt plant ops

Safety leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Job description

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

From highways and municipal projects to commercial developments, excavation, underground utilities, and paving, we take pride in shaping the infrastructure that helps the communities we work in thrive. Our work is about more than construction; it's about supporting the communities where we live and work, creating opportunities for growth on our crews, and building lasting value for generations to come.

This seasonal, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $35 to $45 per hour, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Per Diem (when applicable)
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

This position with the Duininck Asphalt Production team offers the opportunity to operate and maintain asphalt plant production, ensure material quality, support truck logistics, and contribute directly to successful paving projects.

The Role:

• Safely operate the asphalt plant according to the production schedule, using appropriate materials to achieve required mix quality.
• Coordinate with truck drivers delivering and picking up materials and mix from the plant.
• Perform daily safety inspections and identify maintenance or repair needs.
• Work closely with the Plant Oiler and other crew members to maintain plant functions, perform service tasks, and assist with repairs when necessary.
• Report service or repair requirements to the shop team.
• Partner with QM/QC personnel to ensure mixes meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Keep equipment clean and prepare plant components for relocation or transport as needed.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe jobsite environment.
• Follow supervisor instructions and plan work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch, and sit for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly work extended or overtime hours depending on project needs.
• Travel throughout Central & Western Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and the Eastern Dakotas.

What we Look For:

• Individuals who work safely and have the courage to speak up when unsafe behavior or conditions arise.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt plant operations, materials, and equipment.
• Understanding of asphalt mix properties and factors affecting quality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively across crews, quality teams, truck drivers, and shop personnel.
• Proven problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Consistent focus on safety, reliability, and quality plant performance.
• Willingness to travel and work extended or irregular hours during the production season.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status.