Asphalt Plant Operator

Blythe Construction • Ridgeland, SC

82d

About The Position

An Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for start-up and operation of hot mix asphalt mixing plants. Process involves 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred
• Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on Asphalt Plant Operations
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees
• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the asphalt/plant construction site
• The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely

Nice To Haves

• Welding experience
• Electrical/Electronics experience

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and load trucks
• Assist to ensure that all safety policies are followed and implemented
• Work with Quality Control Department to ensure a quality mix is produced
• Assist Plant Foreman in ordering materials needed for plant operation
• Assist Plant Foreman with stockpile management
• Maintain all required paperwork
• Communicate with road crews on an hourly and daily basis
• Assist with plant maintenance
• Operate loader when needed
• Help maintain cleanliness of the plant site
• Must be willing to work Nights and Weekends
• Must be able to read, comprehend manuals and directives
• Able to adjust to heights
• Must be willing to help out as needed
• Able to calculate basic math
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must have a positive attitude and eager to learn new tasks
• Welding experience is a plus
• Electrical/Electronics experience is a plus
• Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees