Asphalt Plant Operator & Maintenance Technician

CalPortland; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Retirement program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland seeks an Asphalt Plant Operator/Maintenance (Materials) to perform a mix of maintenance and operating duties at an outdoor asphalt plant in Paso Robles, CA. The role involves handling equipment, servicing the plant, and ensuring smooth operations under various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include operating the plant, completing preventative maintenance, fabricating and repairing components, troubleshooting issues, and performing general labor tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Overtime, extended hours, night and weekend work as required.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Lift up to 95 lbs infrequently, 50 lbs frequently, and climb ladders up to 24 ft.
• Use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate a dual-use, continuous-batch asphalt plant.
• Complete daily service requirements for preventative maintenance.
• Fabricate and repair hoppers and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to minimize costs and delays.
• Repair conveyors' bearings, drive systems, and screen cloths.
• Maintain pumps, electrical systems, and wear prevention of equipment.
• Operate mobile equipment including heavy haul trucks, loaders, and dozers.
• Perform general labor such as shoveling and sweeping.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Work under pressure

Overtime availability

Self-motivated

Lifting heavy items

Tools handling (electric/air)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Electric/air-powered hand tools

Welding equipment

Conveyors maintenance tools

Job description

CalPortland seeks an Asphalt Plant Operator/Maintenance (Materials) to perform a mix of maintenance and operating duties at an outdoor asphalt plant in Paso Robles, CA. The role involves handling equipment, servicing the plant, and ensuring smooth operations under various weather conditions.

Responsibilities include operating the plant, completing preventative maintenance, fabricating and repairing components, troubleshooting issues, and performing general labor tasks as needed.