Asphalt Plant Operator - Suffolk

branscomeinc; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Branscome is seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator in Suffolk, VA to batch, crush and segregate materials for asphalt paving projects. You will assist with assembling, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment, while ensuring adherence to safety policies on site.

Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, controlling feeds, and performing basic maintenance. A High School Diploma or GED is required, with prior construction/manufacturing/plant operator experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Operate asphalt plant to batch, crush and segregate materials.
• Assist with assembling, adjusting, maintaining and repairing plant equipment.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move controls to heat, dry, mix ingredients for asphalt materials.
• Control weighing, feeding, crushing and sifting machinery.
• Observe gauges and operation to meet specifications.
• Basic computer use in plant operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and adjustments.

Skills

Plant operation

Heavy equipment

Maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Job Title: Asphalt Plant Operator

Location: Suffolk, VA

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Plant Superintendent

Major Role and Purpose:

• Operates asphalt plant to batch, crush and/or segregate materials used in construction.
• Assist with assembling, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and disassembling plant equipment as needed.

Description of Duties:

• Movecontrols to heat, dry, mix ingredients to produce asphalt paving materials.
• Control weighing, feeding, crushing and sifting machinery.
• Observes gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Basic knowledge regarding the use of computers in plant operation.
• May repair and/or make adjustments to the machinery.
• Uses various hand tools.
• Assist ground workers and heavy equipment operators when needed.
• Basic mechanical skills to assist with plant maintenance.
• Oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Ensure maintenance and clinginess of the yard and inside of theplant at all times.
• Travel to and from the different plants.
• Monitors the activity within the site.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma / GED.

Work Experience:

• Previous Construction / Manufacturing / Plant Operator experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
• Walking or standing may occupy the entire day.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather.
• Overtime work is required.
• Valid Driver's License with transportation to and from job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet

About Branscome:

For more than 60 years in Virginia, our crews have been safely delivering the infrastructure that our communities are built on. We take immense pride in building the things that you can see, but also those you can’t. Camaraderie in the field, with our clients, and out in the community is the spirit that drives our dedication and commitment to excellence.

Branscome’s vertically integrated services provide a streamlined end-to-end scalable solution for our customers. It’s the satisfaction of a job well done recognition of team effort and the delight of our customers that keep us creating infrastructure and connecting people.

OUR TEAM

When you work for Branscome, you join our innovative team in completing the area’s most important large-scale, fast-track projects. You help us provide excavation, site work, underground utilities, asphalt paving, ready-mix concrete, and more to a slew of satisfied clients, including VDOT, Norfolk International Terminal, numerous local governments, private developers, and corporate entities. At Branscome, workers take pride in their work and inspire each other with their teamwork, innovation, and enthusiasm. This attitude of excellence generates the superior customer service that Branscome is known for.

Branscome benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

When you work for Branscome, you join our diverse, innovative team. Our differences breed the ideas which fuel our success. Every aspect of our relationship with current and potential employees is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. This pertains not only to initial employment and working conditions but also to all actions affecting hiring, promotions and transfers, training (including apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship when required), compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Adherence to this policy and compliance with the law is expected of all employees.

Branscome EEO Statement

Branscome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and any other characteristic protected by law. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Branscome is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Branscome will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants who require assistance completing the online application process. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

We are committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEOC is the Law Supplement.