Asphalt Plant Operator

Cwr-Contracting,-Inc.-; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is hiring an Asphalt Plant Operator for our local operations in the Town of Florida, NY.

The role involves operating drum and batch asphalt plants, monitoring production, and maintaining safety and efficiency across the plant. Responsibilities include routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and assisting with material orders, inventory records, and coordination with drivers and foremen.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in asphalt plant operations or related field.
• Willingness to obtain additional training or certifications as required.
• Must be able to work days, nights, or weekends as needed.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and be able to meet MVR requirements.
• Employer conducts drug testing and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor drum and batch asphalt plants using computerized control systems.
• Safely operate plant equipment and maintain a safe work environment for staff and subcontractors.
• Monitor production performance, equipment reliability, and material flow; address issues promptly.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime.
• Assist Plant Foreman with ordering materials and coordinating transportation services.
• Maintain production records, inventory reports, and material usage documentation.
• Support operations by handling loaders, dozers, stockpiles, and material handling tasks.
• Keep a clean and organized plant facility; perform pre-operational inspections and report safety concerns.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

C.W. Roberts Contracting, Inc. (CWR) is a growing road construction company. Our company is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator for our local operations.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor computerized control systems for both drum and batch asphalt plants to ensure efficient production and compliance with mix specifications
• Safely operate asphalt plant equipment and processes while maintaining a safe work environment for employees, contractors, and truck drivers delivering or receiving materials
• Continuously monitor plant operations, equipment performance, and material flow throughout production to identify and address operational issues promptly
• Perform routine plant inspections, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs to help ensure maximum equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Assist the Plant Foreman with daily operational activities, including ordering liquid asphalt, aggregates, plant supplies, repair parts, and transportation services
• Assist with maintaining accurate production records, inventory reports, material usage documentation, and other required operational records
• Support plant operations by performing a variety of tasks, including monitoring cold feed systems, operating loaders and dozers around stockpiles and bins, and assisting with material handling activities
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe plant facility, including the control room, office areas, equipment, and grounds
• Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and report safety concerns, equipment deficiencies, or maintenance needs to supervision
• Adhere to all company safety policies, environmental regulations, and operational procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively with plant personnel, truck drivers, quality control staff, and field operations to ensure production goals and customer requirements are met
• Receive and process customer payments for asphalt purchases, including cash, checks, and credit card transactions, while maintaining accurate records and following company accounting procedures
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• One plus years of experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be willing to obtain training/certifications as required/needed
• Must be able to work days, nights, or weekends as needed
• Able to complete all required paperwork efficiently
• Must be able to meet company MVR requirements and have a valid Florida driver’s license
• Employer conducts drug testing and background check

We offer competitive salaries and fringe benefits.

An Equal Opportunity Employer/AA, DFWP, We Honor Those Who Have Served.

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