Asphalt Plant Operator - Caldwell

Knife River Corporation; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Profit Sharing

8 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Idaho is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to run and maintain the asphalt plant safely and efficiently, manage daily plant personnel schedules, and liaise with customers on orders and needs.

Minimum two years in asphalt plant operation is required; candidates must monitor multiple plant systems, work in high spaces, and possess strong math skills. Ability to travel between plants and work nights/weekends is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operation.
• Ability to monitor multiple plant systems for quality and profitability.
• Capable of working in high and confined spaces.
• Strong math skills and statistical awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner.
• Manage schedules/hours for all plant personnel.
• Communicate daily orders and needs with customers.
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products.
• Participate in quality control and safety programs.
• Operate equipment and perform plant maintenance as directed.

Skills

Asphalt plant ops

Safety compliance

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Planning & logistics

Team collaboration

Reading specs

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain asphalt plant in a safe and efficient manner
• Manage schedules/hours as well as daily duties for all plant personnel
• Communicate with internal and external customers with daily orders and needs
• Track inventories of incoming and outgoing products
• Participate in quality control and safety programs
• Operate equipment, perform asphalt plant maintenance, and other misc. duties as directed by supervisor
• Ability and desire to work in a high-pressure environment

This position will/may include nights and weekend shifts during the paving season.

This position will/may include travel between plants as needed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires minimum two (2) years experience in asphalt plant operation
• Must be able to monitor multiple plant systems for production of a quality and profitable product
• Must be able to work in high and confined spaces
• Need good math skills and the ability to work with statistical specifications with a high degree of accuracy
• Requires skills in planning, organization, communication, and observation
• Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, operators manual, instructions, and maintain operators log
• Must have mechanical ability with welding, fabrication, and good troubleshooting skills
• Need a positive attitude and the ability to work well with others
• Ability to operate loader helpful
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, physical/functional exam and drug screen
• Display a professional and courteous attitude towards all team members and customers

Additional Information

Benefits:

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

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