Asphalt Plant Operator

Allan Myers•Petersburg, VA

About The Position

Allan Myers is seeking a motivated individual to work on a crew at an asphalt production facility. The role operates automated drum and batch asphalt plant systems using computer systems and control boards. Employees may perform multiple roles at the facility, sometimes within the same shift. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment and supports large-scale heavy civil construction projects. Training and personal development are provided, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. The position also involves coordinating production with quality control personnel, paving crews, project teams, truck dispatch, and customers; monitoring and maintaining plant performance; preparing production plans and ordering raw materials; completing documentation; and assisting with plant maintenance and repairs. Equipment operation may also be required. The hourly range is $26.00–$33.00, based on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Critical thinking, communication, focus, commitment to safety, ability to learn, and a hard-working attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and perform multiple roles as needed.

Nice To Haves

Equipment operation experience.
Mechanical skills beyond the basic requirement.
Mobile or stationary equipment experience.
Experience in manufacturing or construction industries.

Responsibilities

Operate automated drum and batch asphalt plant systems using computer systems and control boards.
Communicate with quality control personnel to meet specifications and adjust mix formulas and production as needed.
Monitor plant status, make adjustments, load material onto dump trucks, and dispatch trucks.
Coordinate with internal paving crews and project teams and external customers; adjust production to maximize profits, minimize waste, maintain or improve quality, and support customer satisfaction.
Keep the plant operating at optimal performance to avoid downtime.
Maintain a safe working environment, participate in safety discussions, and support the company’s safety vision.
Schedule production needs for the following day and adjust the current-day schedule.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentation and reporting as needed.
Plan the next day’s production and order raw materials.
Assist with preventive maintenance, scheduled repairs, breakdown repairs, and winter maintenance repairs on the plant.
Identify ways to eliminate downtime and provide innovative solutions.
Operate equipment as needed, including loaders to feed raw materials into cold feed and recycle bins and manage the stockyard; other equipment may include manlifts, material handlers, skid steers, and forklifts.
Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and help maintain equipment.