Asphalt Plant Operator

Blythe Development Co • Charlotte, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Blythe Development is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Founded in 1989, the company employs more than 900 people and is 100% employee owned. Blythe Brothers Asphalt is hiring an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator in Charlotte, North Carolina, to support safe and efficient hot-mix asphalt production. The operator starts, operates, and monitors the plant; manages mixing and silo storage; loads trucks; coordinates with road crews; and assists with preventive maintenance. This hands-on role is suited to a safety-focused operator with asphalt plant, loader, and heavy-equipment experience.

The position involves outdoor work in all weather conditions and around construction noise, grease, dust, heavy equipment, and moving machinery. Work nights and weekends as required. Physical demands include standing for shifts of at least eight hours, stooping, bending, crouching, lifting and carrying materials, remaining alert to concurrent site activities, and safely climbing on and off heavy mobile equipment.

Requirements

• Three to five years of relevant industry experience, with emphasis on asphalt plant operations.
• Demonstrable experience operating an asphalt plant; this is not typically an entry-level position.
• Ability to follow work directions and communicate effectively with job-site supervisors and coworkers.
• Positive attitude, strong safety awareness, and willingness to learn new tasks and assist as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during shifts of at least eight hours and stoop, bend, and crouch as required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry at least 50 pounds independently and up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to remain alert to concurrent construction-site activities and safely climb on and off heavy mobile equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Welding experience.
• Electrical or electronics experience.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate, and monitor the hot-mix asphalt plant and related production equipment.
• Control the mixing of raw aggregate and liquid asphalt, manage finished material in storage silos, and load trucks for job-site delivery.
• Follow and help implement company safety policies and operating procedures.
• Complete and maintain accurate plant operating paperwork and production records.
• Communicate with road crews throughout each shift to support production and delivery needs.
• Perform basic plant maintenance, troubleshoot routine operating issues, and keep the plant site clean.
• Operate a front-end loader when needed.
• Read and understand equipment manuals, work directives, and safety instructions.
• Perform basic calculations and use basic computer systems.
• Work safely at heights and around heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Support other crafts and perform additional duties as needed.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs

What This Job Offers

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