Asphalt Plant Operator

Walbec Group•Ishpeming, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest. We're looking for an Experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to work in our Asphalt manufacturing plants. Under the direction of the Foreman, the Plant Operator will help operate, maintain, and repair the equipment used to product asphalt mix for our paving operations while learning how to operator several types of related construction equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant work experienced preferred
Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record
Must be punctual and dependable.
Ability to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
Capacity to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments.
Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated platforms, including heights over 50'.
Mechanical/Fabricating and repair experience is preferred
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Successfully pass aptitude tests
High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred
Prior experience and/or education in a related field preferred
Member of the appropriate trade union or willingness to become a union member are required. Union membership is not required prior to employment. Our Human Resources Department is able to assist in that process as needed.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety requirements to maintain a safe work environment
Maintain a clean and orderly work site including shoveling, sweeping, and skid steer operation.
Monitor equipment operation for consistent flow of materials to produce high-quality, in-spec hot mix asphalt for internal and external customers
Load out trucks for material distribution utilizing computerized operations
Willingness to learn new tasks, do different tasks throughout the day and be a team player
Feed aggregate materials into the asphalt plant
Replace wear components on plant equipment (including cutting, welding, fabricating)
Work on elevated platforms as well as enter and monitor confined spaces
Monitor aggregate gradations and moisture contents to ensure consistency of materials
Monitor hot mix asphalt test results to verify finish materials are consistent, of high quality, and are produced within job specifications