HMA Plant Operator
About The Position
The HMA Plant Operator manufactures asphalt products according to mix designs and customer jobsite specifications. The role operates plant controls to batch materials, checks delivery tickets to determine the mix design required for each load, calculates differing load sizes, and loads hot mix asphalt into haul trucks. The operator may use a loader to supply material to the plant and is involved in maintaining and repairing the plant and surrounding area. The position includes pre- and post-shift inspections, reporting plant conditions and repair needs, and maintaining clean work areas. The operator must understand asphalt production processes, equipment capabilities, material specifications, and the safety and environmental hazards associated with plant operations. Work schedules may vary to support customer needs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in batch plant operation.
- Experience recognizing various products by sight and understanding proper plant operation.
- Previous experience operating various types of heavy equipment.
- Basic knowledge of specifications for different finished materials and equipment capabilities.
- Understanding of processes and procedures involved in producing various asphalt products.
- Knowledge of safety and environmental issues and hazards related to asphalt plant operations.
- Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Ability to think logically and solve problems.
- Good perceptual and motor skills for judging distances, operating plant controls, recognizing plant-related problems, and identifying hazards.
- Ability to make sound judgments to prevent accidents.
- Good mechanical repair, accurate math, and concise communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to climb ladders, lift plant components up to 50 pounds, work at heights up to 100 feet, and move in a variety of body positions.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Dependability, conscientiousness, attention to detail, and ability to read and understand instructions.
- Ability to work varying schedules to support customer needs.
Nice To Haves
- Previous computer experience is preferred.
- One to three years of Plant Operator experience is preferred.
- Ability to operate a crane, forklift, and/or skid loader is preferred.
- Ability to do trigonometry is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture asphalt products according to mix designs and customer jobsite specifications.
- Perform pre- and post-shift inspections and report plant conditions and items needing repair.
- Operate controls to batch materials.
- Read and/or write delivery tickets to determine the mix design required for each load.
- Calculate differing load sizes.
- Load hot mix asphalt into haul trucks.
- Operate a loader to supply material to the plant as needed.
- Shovel aggregate material from areas needing repair and for general housekeeping.
- Shovel and sweep spilled materials from walkways.
- Participate in major and minor repairs to the plant and plant area.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Benefits
- Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, and paid vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
