Asphalt Plant Operator

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates asphalt plant machinery to produce hot-mix asphalt to meet specifications and standards set by either the City or the Asphalt Institute. Operates the asphalt plant machinery either automatically by using a computer program or manually by moving controls on a panelboard, when necessary, in enclosed observation station to produce hot-mix asphalt to meet specifications and standards set by either the City or the Asphalt Institute. Observes gauges, dials, and operation of asphalt plant machinery to ensure conformance to production specifications.

Requirements

• Operates asphalt plant machinery
• Ability to produce hot-mix asphalt to meet specifications and standards
• Ability to operate machinery automatically by using a computer program or manually
• Ability to observe gauges, dials, and operation of asphalt plant machinery
• Ability to follow preventative maintenance schedule
• Ability to make repairs on machinery, including replacing parts and fittings
• Ability to communicate via radio dispatch and telephone
• Ability to adjust production schedule

Responsibilities

• Operates asphalt plant machinery to produce hot-mix asphalt.
• Operates asphalt plant machinery automatically via computer program or manually.
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of asphalt plant machinery to ensure conformance to production specifications.
• Follows preventative maintenance schedule, including checking belts, valves, and gauges.
• Makes repairs on machinery, including replacing parts and fittings.
• Communicates via radio dispatch and telephone with staff to facilitate asphalt production.
• Adjusts production schedule to meet work demands and/or staff shortages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed