Asphalt Plant Operator

Allan Myers, Inc•Coatesville, PA

About The Position

The Asphalt Plant Operator works on a crew at an asphalt production facility for Allan Myers, a heavy civil construction and construction materials company serving the Mid-Atlantic. The role operates automated drum and batch plant systems, coordinating production, quality, material loading and dispatch, and plant maintenance. Employees may perform several roles at the facility, sometimes within the same shift. The work is fast-paced and supports large-scale heavy civil construction projects. The position requires critical thinking, mechanical ability, communication, a willingness to learn, focus on safety, and a strong work ethic. Equipment operation experience and mechanical skills are beneficial. Allan Myers provides skill training and personal development, and promotes career growth and advancement within the company.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic mechanical skills.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Critical thinking, communication, ability to learn, focus on safety, and a hard-working attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment and perform multiple roles as needed.

Nice To Haves

Mobile or stationary equipment operation experience.
Mechanical skills beyond the basic level.
Experience in manufacturing or construction industries.

Responsibilities

Operate asphalt plants, including automated drum and batch plant systems controlled through computer systems and control boards.
Coordinate with quality control personnel to meet specifications and adjust mix formulas and production as needed.
Monitor plant status, make operational adjustments, load material onto dump trucks, and dispatch trucks.
Coordinate with internal paving crews, project teams, and external customers; adjust production to maximize profits, minimize waste, and maintain or improve quality.
Support customer satisfaction through product quality and customer service.
Keep the plant operating at optimal performance and minimize downtime.
Maintain a safe working environment, participate in safety discussions, and support the company’s safety vision.
Schedule production needs for the following day and adjust the current day’s schedule.
Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentation and reporting as needed.
Plan the next day’s production and order raw materials.
Assist with preventive maintenance, scheduled repairs, breakdown repairs, and winter maintenance; identify solutions to reduce downtime.
Operate equipment as needed, including loaders, manlifts, material handlers, skid steers, and forklifts, following training and evaluation.
Perform pre-shift equipment inspections and help maintain equipment.