Hot Asphalt Plants Superintendent

Fann Contracting, Inc.; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative bonus program

Medical, dental, life insurance

Vision coverage

PTO and holidays

Company vehicle

Job summary

Fann Contracting, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Hot Asphalt Plants Superintendent to lead our asphalt production operations in Arizona. You will oversee three mobile hot plants (Astec & CMI), ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance with agency specifications.

Location: Prescott, AZ (with statewide travel). Salary: $90,000–$100,000 per year plus performance-based bonus. Full-time, permanent position with opportunities for growth and leadership across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of asphalt plant operations experience.
• Engineering degree or equivalent preferred (civil or related).
• Expertise in asphalt mix designs (SMA, Superpave, Marshall).
• Deep knowledge of aggregate gradations and plant cold/hot operations.
• Willingness to travel statewide and oversee multiple plants.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize daily operations of three mobile hot mix asphalt plants.
• Ensure material production adheres to mix designs, volumetric properties, and gradations.
• Act as primary technical contact for agency representatives, inspectors, and labs.
• Supervise, train, and mentor plant operators and crews in safety and performance.
• Ensure compliance with ADEQ, EPA Method 9, MSHA and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Quality control

Team supervision

Mobility

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Computerized plant ops

Job description

About Fann Contracting, Inc.

Fann Contracting, Inc. is one of Northern Arizona's leaders in heavy civil construction. Family-owned and operated for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on safety, quality, and a strong commitment to our team members and local communities. Our family-owned company specializes in mass excavation, rock handling, underground utilities, private and public infrastructure, asphalt paving, aggregate crushing, asphalt hot plant production, and much more. Our projects include public and private entities including ADOT, FHWA, BIA, city and county municipalities, private residential and commercial.

Position Summary

Fann Contracting, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Hot Asphalt Plants Superintendent to lead our asphalt production operations in throughout Arizona. In this leadership role, you will oversee three (3) mobile asphalt hot plants (Astec & CMI), ensuring maximum efficiency, strict quality control, and compliance with agency specifications. We’re looking for a solid candidate that possess deep technical expertise in mix designs and aggregate gradations, specifically for Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA) and other commercial/residential asphalt types. Computerized hot plant plant operations knowledge is a must.

Location: Prescott, AZ (with statewide travel)

Salary: $90,000 – $100,000 / year + Lucrative Performance-Based Bonus

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Plant Operations: Manage and optimize the safe daily operations, production schedules, and maintenance schedules of three mobile hot mix asphalt plants.

(Astec and CMI)

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all material production strictly adheres to mix designs, volumetric properties, and aggregate gradations.
• Agency Relations: Act as the primary technical point of contact for agency representatives, inspectors, and testing laboratories.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and mentor plant operators, ground crews, and loaders to maintain a culture of safety and high performance.
• Environmental & Safety Compliance: Ensure full operational compliance with ADEQ air quality regulations familiarity, including EPA Method 9 weekly/monthly visible emissions & opacity readings. Enforce strict adherence to MSHA regulations, OSHA regulations, and company safety policies.

Position Qualification & Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience directly managing asphalt plant operations, with a proven track record of working with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and other municipal/county entities.
• Industry Specific bachelor’s degree or equivalent: Prefer relevant civil engineering studies or extensive work history equivalent.
• Technical Mastery: Exceptional knowledge of asphalt mix designs, including Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA), Superpave, and standard Marshall mixes. Must have knowledge of computerized plant operations.
• Gradation Expertise: Complete understanding of aggregate gradations, fracturing, and blending to meet strict agency tolerances.
• Mobility: Ability to manage operations across multiple mobile plant setups and adapt to changing project requirements and locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental & Compliance: Familiarity with ADEQ Air Quality Permit requirements, Smoke School (EPA Method 9), MCAQD (Maricopa County Air Quality Department) certifications, and other environmental compliance standards.
• Quality Control: Strong background in QC testing procedures, aggregate analysis, and mix adjustments.
• Logistics & Sourcing: Proven ability in sourcing new plant and pit locations throughout Arizona to optimize production and hauling.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive base salary of $95,000 to $115,000 (excluding bonus) a competitive rewards package:

• Lucrative Performance-Based Bonus Program driven by Safety, production, and efficiency targets.
• Robust Medical, Dental, and Life insurance
• Options for Vision and Short-Term Disability coverage.
• Paid time off/holidays
• Company vehicle, phone and computer

All positions at Fann Contracting are considered SAFETY SENSITIVE which generally means that these positions involve some aspect of a heightened danger requiring an employee's full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute his or her job. As such, this position is a drug-free, role that involves some aspect of a heightened danger requiring an employee's full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute his or her job.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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