Asphalt Plant Operator

Rogers Group • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group is currently seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator for our asphalt operations located in the Huntsville/Tanner areas. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to lead safety, quality, and revenue generation throughout our existing operations and additional operations through growth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• General mechanical knowledge
• Ability to maintain safe working conditions
• Previous experience working with Asphalt environmental preferred
• Basic welding skills preferred
• Good vision, both close-up and long-distance, and ability to look forward, side to side, and toward the rear of equipment.
• Must have good reliable transportation to make it to and from work.
• Self-motivated individual - must be able to perform required duties independently, without constant supervision.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration requirement.
• Must be Drug Free and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and possess a Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to weld using an arc welder and cutting torch a plus.
• Previous experience working with Asphalt environmental preferred
• Basic welding skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain asphalt plant and construction equipment
• Determine proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt
• Adjust controls to regulate the flow of materials
• Maintain the speed of systems. Ensuring the plant is operating at the proper temperature.
• Perform walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials.
• Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.
• Supervise employees at the plant.
• May be designated to train employees as needed.
• Ability to weld using an arc welder and cutting torch a plus.
• Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
• Troubleshoot, problem-solve, and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.
• Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.
• Enters reports into computer system.
• Clean control house and yard facility daily.

Benefits

• Group insurance options plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company paid life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• Retirement 401K account with company contribution and match.
• Paid Holiday Shutdown period between Christmas and New Years in addition to 7 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Paid vacation – Accrued during the first year starting at 180 days, 2 weeks at 1 year; 3 weeks at 5 years; 4 weeks at 20 years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED