Plant Operator

Standard Construction Co.; Stantonville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Group retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth

Job summary

Standard Construction Company is seeking a Plant Operator to operate and monitor asphalt plant controls and heavy equipment. This role supports production, maintenance, and safety programs across the Cordova, TN region and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of related experience, and the ability to work various shifts including nights and weekends. Expect travel to job sites and occasional overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and write simple correspondence.
• Basic math skills for measurements and calculations.
• Experience with Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated asphalt plant control systems to produce asphalt paving materials.
• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist in maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Climb stairs/ladders to top of plant.
• Travel and work away from home when required.
• Work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Work in varying climate conditions; hot and cold.
• Report to work at designated start time.
• Work overtime when required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Basic math/measurement

Windows familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Cutting torch

Welder

Pneumatic hammer/drill

Job description

Career Opportunities: Plant Operator (530447)

Requisition ID530447-Posted11/04/2026-AMAT-Standard Construction Company-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Mississippi

Standard Construction Company, Inc. is a great place to work! Founded in 1957 and based in Cordova, Tennessee, Standard provides sand and gravel, hot mix asphalt, paving, and construction services across southwest Tennessee and northern Mississippi.

Our success is built on the dedication of our employees and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a team-oriented culture where employees can build rewarding careers while helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Come join our team and help build the roads, infrastructure, and foundations that keep our region moving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor automated asphalt plantcontrol systems to produce asphalt paving materials
• Operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assists in maintenance and repair of plant equipment (use of various hand tools, sledge hammer, cutting torch, welder, pneumatic hammer/drill).
• Must be able to climb stairs/ladders to top of plant.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Willing to work in various climate conditions, both hot and cold.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Able to work overtime when required.
• Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Qualifications:

• One (1) year related experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft operating systems.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to work various shifts (days, nights, swings)

Physical Demands:

• GRIP – with at least 90 lbs. of force
• CLIMBING – in, around, and on equipment
• HEAVY LIFTING – of extremely awkward parts and equipment up to75 lbs. from floor to waist
• AWKWARD POSITIONS – getting to and from both sitting and kneeling on the ground
• FLEXIBILITY – awkward reaches
• BALANCE – including standing and walking on extremely slick and uneven surfaces while carrying.
• VISION – 20/40 corrected vision to see moving safety hazards, moving equipment, vehicles, and obstructions
• HEARING – corrected to hear verbal safety warnings and instructions from coworkers
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• To perform the job successfully; an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Communication – Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
• Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Other Qualifications:
• Must be able to pass physical fitness and agility test.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Standard Construction Co., a CRH Company, is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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