Operator - Asphalt Plant

King Asphalt Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt Inc, located in South Carolina, is seeking an operator for asphalt plant controls. The role involves operating computerized controls to ensure the delivery of specified quantities of aggregates and asphalt cement. Responsibilities include monitoring plant operations, assisting with maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will have over a year of experience in plant operations and a solid understanding of basic math for accurate mix designs.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate computerized controls for both drum and batch asphalt plants.
• Experience in plant operation and maintenance.
• Understanding of simple math and measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Operate the asphalt plant controls to deliver specified quantities.
• Monitor the operation and function of the plant throughout the workday.
• Assist in total plant maintenance and routine servicing.

Skills

Computerized controls operation

Mathematics

Plant maintenance

Job description

To operate asphalt plant controls to weigh and deliver specified quantities of aggregates and asphalt cement to make mix designs and then load onto trucks for weighing.

JOB DUTIES:

Ability to operate computerized controls for both drum and batch asphalt plants.

Operate the plant in a safe way to ensure safety of personnel working at the plant or delivering/receiving materials.

Monitor the operation and function of the plant throughout the workday.

The ability to assist with the total plant maintenance and routine servicing.

Assist Plant Foreman with ordering liquid asphalt, aggregates and other materials or parts.

Assist Plant Foreman with ordering trucks to deliver materials and supplies to plant so the plant will continue to run in an efficient manner and meet required production schedules.

Assist Plan Foreman with keeping required time records and reports of material produced and sold.

Ability to perform a variety of tasks around the plant. In the event assistance is needed, attend cold feed, run loader or dozer at bins and stockpile, general cleanup of facility, etc.

Keep plant office in a clean and orderly condition.

The availability to work nights and the ability to work extended shifts when projects need materials or if plant breaks down.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

Use of simple math, use of simple formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, diagrams and measuring instruments, computers and programs, checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data where interpretation is required.

EXPERIENCE:

Over one year and up to and including three years to become familiar with all aspects of mix, design, manufacturing process, operation and maintenance of a computerized plant.

King Asphalt, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.