Asphalt Plant Operator

Hubbard•Orlando, FL

68d•Onsite

About The Position

An Asphalt Plant Operator is an hourly-rated skilled craft position that performs on construction projects any combination of the duties described more fully, below. An Asphalt Plant Operator typically performs a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Requirements

This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as an Asphalt Plant Operator.
A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on Asphalt Plant Operations.
Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50-90 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the asphalt/plant construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.
Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Nice To Haves

Welding is a plus
Electrical/Electronics is a plus

Responsibilities

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.
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 is a plus
Electrical/Electronics is a plus
Other duties as assigned