On‑Site Asphalt Plant Mechanic – 1st Shift

Kokosing Materials, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Kokosing Materials, Inc. is seeking a versatile plant operator to support hot-mix asphalt production across centrales Ohio sites. The role blends indoor and outdoor work, with first shift and potential nights/weekends.

You will operate equipment, follow safety protocols, and perform maintenance and upgrades as needed. The ideal candidate has asphalt plant knowledge, welding skills, CDL, and the ability to read drawings while adhering to OSHA/MSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of asphalt plant operations required.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Must have cutting and welding experience and pass certification.
• Mechanical knowledge is essential.
• Ability to read drawings and welding symbols.
• Crane rigging and signaling certification preferred.
• Lockout/Tagout experience or certification preferred.
• Class B CDL required.
• Operate manlifts; work at elevated heights.
• Clean driving record required.
• Must pass drug and alcohol screenings on demand.
• Ability to work alone or with teams.
• Lifting up to 75 lbs; work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Work both supervised and unsupervised.
• Operate company equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Follow OSHA/MSHA guidelines and prioritize safety.
• Complete required paperwork and training.
• Represent the company positively with others.
• Willing to fill in as Ground Man or Loader Man.
• Follow direction from supervisors and project team.

Skills

Asphalt plant ops

Night shifts

Welding cert

Mechanical knowledge

Reading drawings

Crane signaling cert

Lockout/tagout

CDL Class B

Hoist/manlift ops

Clean driving

Drug/alcohol screen

Team player

Lifting 75 lbs

Heights work

Problem solving

Job description

Kokosing Materials, Inc. is seeking a versatile plant operator to support hot-mix asphalt production across centrales Ohio sites. The role blends indoor and outdoor work, with first shift and potential nights/weekends.

You will operate equipment, follow safety protocols, and perform maintenance and upgrades as needed. The ideal candidate has asphalt plant knowledge, welding skills, CDL, and the ability to read drawings while adhering to OSHA/MSHA guidelines.