Hot Plant Operator (Dickerson & Bowen)

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickerson & Bowen Company seeks a skilled Hot Plant Operator to maintain production goals and perform required maintenance. The role involves feeding aggregates and asphalt through the drum, ensuring safe, compliant operation, and coordinating with drivers and contractors.

The candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED, prior experience with hot plants (preferred), and familiarity with Astec controls. Proficiency in safety and bilingual communication is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience.
• Ability to obtain an MSHA Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job.
• Experience with hot mix asphalt operations and related processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hot plant to maintain production goals.
• Place raw aggregate and liquid asphalt through the mixing drum for storage and load-out to trucks.
• Perform general maintenance and service on the hot plant.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Operate equipment such as front end loader, skip loader, and skid steer as needed.
• Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.
• Maintain plant files and records.

Skills

Hot plant operation

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Astec controls

Job description

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947

D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint.

General Summary

This position is responsible for operating a hot plant to maintain production goals and perform repair and maintenance as needed.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Operating a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals


• Placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load‑out on trucks for delivery to job sites.


• Perform general maintenance, repair, and service to hot plant as required.


• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.


• May operate equipment including: front end loader, skip loader, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.


• Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.


• Maintain plant files and records.

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• 5+ years of experience operating a hot plant-preferred.


• Experience with Astec controls.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations.


• Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues.


• Ability to communicate clearly.


• Ability to obtain an M.S.H.A Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job.

Workers Should Be Able To

• Practice good safety habits


• Work in dusty or dirty surroundings


• Follow instructions and meet set standards


• Make decisions based on verifiable standards.

Physically, Workers Must Be Able To

• Stoop, bend, and crouch


• Use hands, arms, and legs fully


• See well (either naturally or with correction)


• Lift up to 80 pounds.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.


• Demonstrate ability to learn Company's timekeeping and reporting systems.


• Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct daily.


• Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.


• Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast‑paced the plant environment.


• Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus!

We have committed to leading the highway construction and aggregate industries by rewarding our most valuable resource... our employees!

It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑hire drug testing.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.