Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Calumet (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive union wages

Strong benefits

On-the-job training

Family-focused culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Payne & Dolan, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to join our asphalt manufacturing team. You will assist in operating, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment to produce quality hot mix asphalt for paving operations.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork on-site across varied shifts and weather conditions. Under the foreman’s direction, you’ll gain hands-on experience with different construction equipment, work in confined spaces when required, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed.
• Capacity to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and in dirty and dusty environments.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated platforms, including heights over 50'.
• Mechanical/Fabricating and repair experience is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Union membership or willingness to become a union member is required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work site including shoveling, sweeping, and skid steer operation.
• Monitor equipment operation for consistent flow of materials to produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt for internal and external customers.
• Load out trucks for material distribution utilizing computerized operations.
• Willingness to learn new tasks, do different tasks throughout the day and be a team player.
• Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant.
• Replace wear components on plant equipment (including cutting, welding, fabricating).
• Work on elevated platforms as well as enter and monitor confined spaces.
• Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents to ensure consistency of materials.
• Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify finish materials are consistent, of high quality, and produced within job specifications.
• Use equipment such as: Welders (Stick, MIG), Oxy Acetylene Torches, Pneumatic Jackhammers, Power Tools (Drill, Grinder, Impact Wrench, etc.), Front End Loader, Skid Steer Loader, Aerial Man Lift, Telehandler Lift, Water Truck, Telescoping Boom Truck, Dump Truck

Skills

Strong communication

Safety conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Punctual

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welders

Oxy Acetylene Torches

Telehandler Lift

Front End Loader

Job description

Payne & Dolan, Inc. is seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to join our asphalt manufacturing team. You will assist in operating, maintaining, and repairing plant equipment to produce quality hot mix asphalt for paving operations.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork on-site across varied shifts and weather conditions. Under the foreman’s direction, you’ll gain hands-on experience with different construction equipment, work in confined spaces when required, and