Asphalt Plant Operator- Mt. Meigs, AL

CRH; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Group retirement savings program

Wellness programs

Job summary

APAC AL, Inc., part of CRH's South Central Division, operates in Montgomery and surrounding areas to produce asphalt and construction materials. This skilled plant operator role focuses on controlling production and load out of materials, while ensuring safe, efficient operations.

You will perform start-up/shutdown, monitor equipment, and assist in maintenance to keep the plant running smoothly and in compliance with safety standards on every shift.

Qualifications

• Perform plant start-up and shutdown and regulate flow via conveyors, chutes, pumps, and storage bins.
• Identify maintenance items, perform minor servicing, and escalate major problems to supervisor.
• Monitor gauges and computer screens to maximize productivity while maintaining safety.
• Assist in preventive maintenance and plant repairs, including lubrication and clean-up.
• Communicate with all levels of the organization about needs, issues and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor start-up/shutdown sequences.
• Oversee plant equipment and ensure safe operations.
• Coordinate with maintenance for repairs and servicing.
• Document daily operating performance and report to supervisors.

Skills

Plant operation

Start-up & shutdown

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

APAC AL, Inc., part of CRH's South Central Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working with government agencies, private contractors, counties and municipalities, we produce millions of tons of quality construction materials and pave many miles of highways every year. Our highly skilled workforce strives to deliver the highest quality products and services in a safe, timely and efficient manner, on every project. APAC AL, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and an E-Verify participant.

This is a skilled position controlling production and load out of materials produced in plants. This position will work mostly in the Montgomery area. The plant operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of plant equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor.

Requirements

• Perform preliminary walk around survey of plant's crushing equipment. Identify maintenance problems, preventive maintenance items, worn equipment parts, emissions controls, and any housekeeping items Must be able to move levers to regulate flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, or storage bins.
• Be completely capable of successfully initiating the entire plant's start-up and shutdown process. Be capable of navigating through any number of computer screens in order to complete start-up, shutdowns, troubleshoot, retrieve reports, and electronically submit when the system allows for electronic communication. Ensures safety of crew members and public who may interact at jobsite.
• Visually observe and monitor critical gauges and computer generated information in a way that maximizes plant productivity while preserving each asset associated with the crushing process.
• Be capable of assisting in any preventive maintenance and plant repairs, including lubrications and the entire clean-up process.
• Assist other operators or maintenance personnel when heavy or awkward duties are required.
• Employee must be able to communicate with all levels of the organization about the plant, its components, needs, issues, and any enhancements that will provide additional efficiency gains. Must have the ability to provide accurate and timely information about the plant's daily operating performance. Must be pro-active in troubleshooting, and maintain his work environment without a compromise to any required regulations, quality of products produced, or safe work practices.

What CRH Americas Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH Americas

CRH Americas has a long and proud heritage as one of North America's largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH Americas family. CRH Americas operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

Midsouth Paving, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability