Plant Operator Asphalt Production

Position Type: Full Time (40+)

Pay Type: Hourly

Seasonal Work: Yes

Northeast Paving Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

General Description An Asphalt Plant Operator, who works under the direct supervision and leadership of the Asphalt Plant Foreman and/or Asphalt Plant Superintendent, is responsible for start-up and operation of assigned hot mix asphalt mixing plant(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Plant Operation & Production: Operate computerized controls to manufacture asphalt to specifications, regulating conveyors, bins, and pumps.
* Material and Quality Control: Ensure proper mixture temperatures and proportions, collaborating with Quality Control (QC) to adjust blends.
* Equipment Maintenance: Perform, as needed, inspections, maintenance, and repairs of conveyors, shakers, and plant machinery, under the supervision of the Asphalt Plant Foreman and/or Asphalt Plant Superintendent.
* Routine Servicing: Perform daily preventive maintenance, including checking oil levels, lubricating moving parts (such as bearings and conveyors), and cleaning the plant and yard facility.
* Troubleshooting: Under the supervision of the Asphalt Plant Foreman and/or Asphalt Plant Superintendent, diagnose equipment malfunctions and assist with implementation of corrective actions to minimize plant downtime during high-production periods.
* Safety and Compliance: Adhere to OSHA and/or MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) and company standards to maintain a safe work environment.
* Loadout and Logistics: Manage the loading of hot mix asphalt into haul trucks and issue delivery tickets.
* Inventory Control: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials (aggregates, liquid asphalt).
* Site Security: Manage visitor check-ins and ensure the plant is properly shut down and locked out during stoppages to prevent unauthorized access or accidents.
* Record Keeping: Complete production reports and documentation.

General. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualification Requirements

General To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes
* Mix Design Specifications: Ability to interpret and apply specific mix designs to ensure the final product meets project-specific standards.
* Materials Handling: Knowledge of different aggregate types, liquid asphalt binders, and recycled materials.
* Asphalt Production Processes: Deep understanding of hot mix asphalt (HMA) production, including how to batch, crush, and segregate materials.
Asphalt Plant Operator
* Computerized System Operation: Proficiency in using specialized computerized control systems to regulate material flow, speeds, and temperatures.
* Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance: Skill in performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, including basic welding (arc welder/cutting torch) and electronic diagnostics.
* Heavy Equipment Operation: Ability to operate loaders, skid steers, and other heavy mobile equipment used in the yard.
* Mathematical Proficiency: Skill in performing basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) and utilizing software like Excel for reporting.
* Regulatory Compliance: Working knowledge of OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations regarding safety and environmental standards
* Attention to Detail: Necessary for monitoring gauges and dials to ensure conformance to strict processing specifications.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Resourcefulness and adaptability to handle unexpected challenges like equipment malfunctions or material inconsistencies.
* Safety Orientation: Constant mental and visual alertness to maintain a safe work environment for all personnel.
* Teamwork & Communication: Ability to effectively coordinate with quality control staff, road crews, and truck drivers.
* Must be willing to work occasional Nights and Weekends.

Education and Experience. This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires previous experience as an Asphalt Plant Operator.
* A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
* Three (3) to Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on Asphalt Plant Operations.

Physical Demands The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an Asphalt Plant Operator to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Routinely work a shift of 8-10 hours/per day, including occasional nights and/or weekends.
* Occasionally utilize stairs and/or ladders, using 3 points of contact, to access various working/walking platforms, including the operator control office.
* Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
* Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull, periodically at least 25 pounds; occasionally, up to 50lbs.
* Ability to pass a health respirator medical assessment and periodically wear a facemask/respirator, in accordance with OSHA requirements.
* Periodically work at heights, greater than 6', utilizing provided fall protection equipment/personal protective equipment.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
* Continuous mental attention required to complete tasks in an efficient manner.
* Potential limited exposure to dust, dirt grease and noise; ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hardhat, fall protection and/or respirator, where applicable.
* Periodically walk and/or stand, for short periods of time, on various terrain, including sand, gravel, pavement and dirt.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that an Asphalt Plant Operator encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* Work is primarily performed, from an enclosed, climate controlled office, however occasional need to perform maintenance and inspections, in various weather conditions.
* Work environment may periodically expose individual to various levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a plant; either engineering controls and/or personal protective equipment is required, to ensure exposure limit does not exceed OSHA specifications.
* Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
* Work may involve exposure to a variety of substances commonly found on asphalt and plant sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline and diesel fuel; however, no levels above OSHA Permissible exposure limit.

Demonstrates Safety 1st It is important for members of our team to be actively involved in their own safety, while being considerate of fellow employees.

• Assess work environment for possible hazards and makes sure training is adequate to the task.
• Has proper personal protective equipment and tools, uses them appropriately for the given task.
• Speaks up if seeing an unsafe act
• Identifies and turns in near miss reports
• Asks for help, when needed, to perform tasks safely.
• Considers if there is a safer way to perform work and communicates.

Northeast Paving is a full-service paving and construction company operating throughout the northeastern United States. Our teams are capable of handling projects of almost any size and scope, from resurfacing a commercial parking area to constructing high-traffic interstates. The work we do includes roadway construction, railway and bridge construction, paving and resurfacing, utility and drainage installation, and more. Our teams successfully deliver hundreds of projects every year-safely, successfully, and to the exact specifications of our clients.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.