Asphalt Plant Operator

Atlas Asphalt, Inc•Jonesboro, AR

About The Position

The Asphalt Plant Operator safely operates and maintains the asphalt plant and construction equipment. The role involves producing asphalt by controlling material quantities and flow, regulating system speed and temperature, monitoring inventory and production, and coordinating with quality control to adjust material blends. The operator performs equipment inspections and preventative maintenance, sets up, tears down, and calibrates the plant, and monitors the plant site for safe and efficient traffic flow. The position supervises plant employees and may train them as needed. It also involves troubleshooting production issues, completing reports and other documentation using a computer, maintaining the control house and yard, and supporting customer relations. The operator must be willing to assist with other job positions as requested. Work takes place across Arkansas and includes periodic evening, night, weekend, and overtime hours.

Requirements

Two or more years of Plant Operator experience preferred for the ideal candidate.
Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with difficult employees in high-stress situations.
Ability to handle multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform basic arithmetic and percentage calculations to determine material quantities.
Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, EPA, and CDL laws and procedures related to transportation.
Excellent safety awareness and willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout Arkansas.
Ability to work periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours.
Wear required attire, including safety vests, safety glasses when appropriate, long pants, and hard-sole, closed-toe shoes, and maintain a clean and presentable image.
Continuous mental and visual attention to safely and effectively complete work tasks.
Positive, cooperative, courteous, and professional conduct with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to lift, pull, and push at least 50 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, twist, and climb heavy equipment; balance at heights up to 6 feet; stand for extended periods; and repeatedly use hands, arms, and legs.
Ability to walk frequently on sloped, slippery, and uneven surfaces and work in confined areas.
Ability to perform essential tasks in strenuous conditions, including varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, and other extreme inclement weather.
Ability to work around hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oils, loud or constant noise, and moving equipment.
Ability to see naturally or with vision correction tools such as glasses or contacts.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain the asphalt plant and construction equipment.
Determine material quantities, adjust material flow and system speed, and maintain proper plant temperature.
Inspect equipment and the site for unsafe conditions and correct them.
Perform preventative maintenance and arrange for servicing as needed.
Communicate with quality control personnel and adjust material blends as needed.
Monitor inventory of mix materials and production levels, adjusting production as needed.
Set up, tear down, and calibrate the plant.
Supervise plant employees and train employees as needed.
Use an arc welder and cutting torch.
Monitor the plant site to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow.
Troubleshoot and discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.
Complete plant reports and other documentation accurately and enter reports into the computer system.
Clean the control house and yard facility daily.
Maintain ongoing good customer relations.
Assist with other job positions as requested for job completion.