Asphalt Plant Operator

CRH Americas•Grand Junction, CO

3d•$28 - $30

About The Position

United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength. This is a skilled position controlling production and load out of materials produced in plants. The plant operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of plant equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor. Some night work will be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) perferred
one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondences and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting.
knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications.
Drivers License required.
Subject to drug testing, background and records checks.

Nice To Haves

Ability to weld using an arc welder or cutting torch is preferred.
CDL a plus.

Responsibilities

Reads work schedules and determines sequence of operations.
Operates plant according to production schedule using appropriate materials.
Monitor material operation to ensure quality of mix.
Performs basic maintenance and service on plant as required.
Ability to weld using an arc welder or cutting torch is preferred.
Cleans control house and yard facility daily.
Oversee truck scales and the loading of the trucks.
Enters production information into computer systems.
Other duties as assigned per supervisor.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion