Traveling Asphalt Plant Manager

Emery Sapp & Sons • Gravette, AR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Traveling Asphalt Plant Manager/Floater to support our asphalt operations across multiple locations. This individual will travel to various job sites and plants to perform a variety of duties, including providing leadership, directing daily plant activities, delivering technical expertise, operating heavy equipment, supporting asphalt plant operations, and filling in wherever additional manpower or management oversight is needed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, experienced, and enjoys variety in their daily work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in asphalt paving, plant operations, or heavy equipment operation required
• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Ability to safely operate multiple types of asphalt-related equipment
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Strong work ethic with a team-focused mindset
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Capability to work long hours while standing, walking, bending, and operating equipment
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, sometimes on short notice

Nice To Haves

• Leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Travel to various asphalt plant locations to provide management and operational support based on business needs
• Lead daily operations when onsite, ensuring safe production, quality control, and crew coordination
• Operate a variety of asphalt-related equipment including (but not limited to): Asphalt pavers, rollers, skid steers, loaders, etc.
• Assist with asphalt plant operations including plant setup, maintenance, production support, and cleanup
• Maintain equipment and perform basic repairs as needed
• Communicate regularly with other crew members and subcontractors to ensure that work is completed on schedule and within budget
• Support paving or plant crews by performing labor tasks when needed
• Ensure that all equipment is properly maintained and that safety procedures are followed at all times
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED