Asphalt Plant Operator — Production & Benefits

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Profit Sharing

401K

Vacation and Holiday

Job summary

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc. is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to support asphalt plant operations at Sanders Brothers' three plants in the tri-county area.

The role involves batch production, inspections, ticket processing, and coordination with dispatchers and truck drivers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and tolerate outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• Solid knowledge of operation and capabilities of plant equipment.
• Able to recognize products by sight and understand plant operation.
• Basic computer operation experience.
• Lift plant components up to 50 pounds; work at heights up to 100 feet.
• Must be able to stand, kneel or sit for long periods and endure various weather conditions.
• Flexible availability for overtime, weekends and nights; may require on-call time.
• Must pass drug test and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture asphalt products according to mix design, customer and DOT specifications.
• Perform pre- and post-shift inspections; operate controls to batch material.
• Read/write delivery tickets to determine mix design and perform load calculations.
• Load Hot Mix Asphalt into haul trucks and issue delivery tickets as needed.
• Operate loader to supply material; coordinate with Dispatchers and Drivers.
• Control inventory of materials and maintain clean, safe work areas.
• Follow safety regulations and SBCC policies; participate in maintenance programs.
• Follow DHEC requirements for plant operation.

Skills

Mathematical ability

Physical stamina

Ticket reading/writing

Communication with dispatchers

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Lock-out/Tag-out knowledge

Job description

Sanders Brothers Construction Co. Inc. is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator to support asphalt plant operations at Sanders Brothers' three plants in the tri-county area.

The role involves batch production, inspections, ticket processing, and coordination with dispatchers and truck drivers. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and tolerate outdoor conditions.