Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator

Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive union wages

Strong benefits

On-the-job training

Supportive work culture

Opportunities to grow within the company

Job summary

Payne & Dolan, Inc. is seeking an Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to join the team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The role involves operating and maintaining asphalt production equipment while ensuring a safe work environment. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. The position offers competitive union wages and opportunities for growth within the company, along with comprehensive on-the-job training and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated platforms.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair asphalt production equipment.
• Ensure a safe work environment and comply with safety requirements.
• Monitor equipment for quality production of asphalt.

Skills

Mechanical/Fabricating skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in various weather conditions

Experience with construction equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Welders (Stick, MIG)

Oxy Acetylene Torches

Power Tools

Front End Loader

Skid Steer Loader

Aerial Man Lift

Telehandler Lift

Dump Truck

Job description

Overview

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position

We''re looking for an Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to work in our Asphalt manufacturing plants. Under the direction of the Foreman, the Plant Operator will help operate, maintain, and repair the equipment used to produce asphalt mix for our paving operations while learning how to operate several types of related construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

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 are 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

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Driver''s License and satisfactory driving record
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
• Capacity to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work 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
• Successfully pass aptitude tests
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Prior experience and/or education in a related field preferred
• Union membership is required or willingness to become a union member; our Human Resources Department can assist in that process as needed. Union membership is not required prior to employment.

The Benefits

• Competitive union wages and strong benefits
• Reliable, steady work across Southern Wisconsin
• On-the-job training from experienced crew members
• Supportive, family-focused work culture
• Opportunities to grow within the company

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!