Hot Plant Operator (Dickerson & Bowen)

Granite Construction•Carthage, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a hot plant to maintain production goals and perform repair and maintenance as needed. The role involves operating a hot plant efficiently to meet production targets by placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum for storage in silos before delivery to job sites. The operator will also perform general maintenance and repair on the hot plant, ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and company policies. Additionally, the role may involve operating equipment such as front-end loaders, skip loaders, and skid steers, communicating with contractors and drivers, and maintaining plant files and records.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
Ability to obtain an M.S.H.A Part 46 Certificate (5000-23) as required for the job.
Practice good safety habits
Work in dusty or dirty surroundings
Follow instructions and meet set standards
Make decisions based on verifiable standards.
Stoop, bend, and crouch
Use hands, arms, and legs fully
See well (either naturally or with correction)
Lift up to 80 pounds.
Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment.
Demonstrate ability to learn Company’s timekeeping and reporting systems.
Ability and willingness to abide by Company's Code of Conduct daily.
Ability to understand and comply with MSHA rules and regulations.
Ability to react and quickly adapt in a fast-paced the plant environment.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience operating a hot plant—preferred.
Experience with Astec controls.
Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations.
Ability to troubleshoot plant operational issues.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to communicate bilingually in English and Spanish is a plus!

Responsibilities

Operating a hot plant efficiently to maintain production goals
Placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.
Perform general maintenance, repair, and service to hot plant as required.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, and with company policies and procedures.
May operate equipment including: front end loader, skip loader, skid steer, and other equipment as needed.
Communicate current job information with contractors and drivers.
Maintain plant files and records.