Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - Facility Operator

Ergon Inc; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Dental

Vision

Holiday pay

Personal leave

Sick leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Job summary

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is seeking a daylight/1st shift Facility Operator at our Grand Junction, CO facility to produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. Work in a team-based tank farm environment, staying outdoors in varying weather.

The role involves operating the plant, loading/unloading materials, and adhering to safety and training requirements while contributing to excellent customer service and product quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to learn computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and railcars.
• Conduct minor maintenance on plant equipment (pumps, racks, mixers).
• Attend daily production/quality/EHS meetings.
• Use safety tools and maintain facility housekeeping.
• Stay current on required training.
• Wear provided PPE.
• Communicate with operators, management, trucking company and customers.

Skills

Reading and following written instr

Basic math

Stand/walk long periods

Outdoor work

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility Operator - Working with a tight-knit team to solve the everyday issues of producing high quality asphalt binder.

A great company with great pay and benefits.

Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn, contribute to the team, and grow. We are family-owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

We are seeking a daylight/1st shift full-time Facility Operator at our Grand Junction, CO, facility. Facility Operators produce neat and polymer-modified asphalt oil for sale to paving and repair customers. The position works in the tank farm with other operators as a team to produce, process, and load/unload materials directly to our customers. Please do not apply if you are looking for an office-based job. We need people who enjoy being outside in a variety of weather conditions so that we can better serve our customers.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate with an excellent benefits package including: Profit Sharing, Matching 401(k), Health, Life, Disability, Dental, Vision, Holiday, Personal & Sick pay, Maternity/Paternity leave and more!

Job Duties

• Load and unload trucks and railcars
• Conduct minor maintenance on equipment in the plant (pumps, racks, mixers)
• Attend and participate in daily production/quality/EHS (Environmental Health & Safety) meetings
• Utilize our proactive tools (safety checklist, etc.)
• Ensure good facility housekeeping
• Stay current on required training
• Wear the appropriate provided PPE (hard hat, face shield, long-sleeve shirt, H2S monitor, steel toe boots, safety glasses)
• Effectively communicate between fellow operators, management, our trucking company and customers to meet needs

Qualifications/Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Ability to read and follow written instructions
• Basic math skills (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Ability to learn computer skillsAble to meet physical requirements of the role including standing, walking for long periods, lift 50 pounds with assistance, and perform jobs that involve lifting, bending, and climbing tanks and other structures outside
• Valid US driver's license
• Able to work days and hours as scheduled, Monday through Friday; some weekends. Daylight/1st shift hours, OT available. Shifts may be 8 - 12 hours depending upon the season.
• Outdoor work in all seasons and potentially adverse weather conditions

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.