Plant Operator (Kempner)

at Texas Materials Group, Inc in; Kempner (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CRH Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division seeks a Trainee Quality Control technician to learn routine QC testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assist in adjustments to plant settings to ensure compliance with job or agency specifications.

The role emphasizes safety, basic math, ability to read manuals, and willingness to work nights and weekends; travel up to 10%; valid driver’s license required; training and growth opportunities within CRH.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics (adding, subtracting, division, multiplication, percentages and weights).
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the territory of operation.
• Travel up to 10% of time outside the territory of operation.
• FDOT Asphalt Level I&II training preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performing daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by governing agencies and at the discretion of the QC Manager.
• Performs sample collection.
• Performs data collection and reporting.
• Assisting in mix design development and changes in plant production.
• Performs stockpile analysis on incoming aggregates and RAP stockpiles as needed.

Skills

Strenuous work

Materials skills

Penmanship/record keeping

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Read/interpret manuals

Night/weekend work

Travel up to 10%

Education

High school diploma or GED

FDOT Asphalt I&II training (preferred)

Job description

Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division, part of CRH Southeast Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

We are seeking a Trainee Quality Control technician to join our team in the South region of Florida which inlcudes Fort Myers, Naples and Nokomis. The Quality Control Trainee will learn techniques to perform routine testing of Hot Mix Asphalt and assists in adjustments to plant settings to ensure compliance with job or agency specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities but are not limited to the following:

• Performing daily QC testing on Hot Mix Asphalt as required by governing agencies and at the discretion of the QC Manager.
• Performs sample collection.
• Performs data collection and reporting.
• Assisting in mix design development and changes in plant production.
• Performs stockpile analysis on incoming aggregates and RAP stockpiles as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to perform strenuous work.
• Must have some basic materials skills.
• Good penmanship, record keeping, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the company radio.

Minimum Skills and Requirements:

High school diploma or GED Equivalent.
Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical skills (adding, subtracting, division, multiplication, percentages and weights).
Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
Must be able to read and use measuring devices.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Must possess a valid driver's license for the territory of operation.
This position requires travel up to 10% of the time outside the territory of operation.
FDOT Asphalt Level I&II training preferred but not required.

The job duties described herein are not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

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.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affor ...

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.