Asphalt Plant Operator-Experienced(Seasonal TRAVEL REQUIRED) - Border States Paving, Inc.

MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL THROUGHOUT ND & SD! SEASONAL APR-NOV!

$32.40-33.65/hr DOE plus $20.65/hr fringe benefit that goes towards health insurance & pension. 

$350 per week perdiem to use for housing of your choice. Most employees have their own campers

Job Summary: Responsible for the overall daily operation of hot-mix asphalt plant with computerized equipment controls. Duties include receipt and shipment of raw materials and asphalt products, manufacturing of asphalt products, lab testing, inspection and recordkeeping requirements, computer oriented tasks and the maintenance of the equipment in the plant. Reports to the Superintendent/Foreman. The highest quality of workmanship is expected in assigned paving projects while working in a safe, productive and professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In charge of plant setup and plant tear down and daily reporting of time and material records.

Input numeric data and operational date into a computer system to effectively operate primary or secondary crushing, or other plant equipment to meet site production needs.

Batch asphalt load according to specifications. Monitor material temperature and quality.

Schedule and ensure timely delivery of oil, fuel, aggregates, admixtures and supplies to plant.

Operate controls for loading trucks with material.

Report mechanical failures and material inconsistencies to Project Superintendent and/or Project Manager.

Perform light plant maintenance, conduct routine inspection and preventive maintenance and clean equipment.

May run a front end loader or other material handling equipment to charge the plant with aggregate and other materials.

Inform the Superintendent and Mechanic crew about repair and maintenance needs for equipment on assigned jobs.

Ensure that safety, compliance, environmental and OSHA requirements are followed at all times.

Relate to co-workers and the general public in a courteous and respectful manner.

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with training or other duties.

Abilities Required:

Ability to meet attendance schedule and to report to assigned job site in proper attire.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, write, and speak English.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to understand appropriate uses of mix designs.

Ability to operate equipment under varying work conditions and the ability to do some manual labor requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Ability to learn, understand and abide by Company policies and safety rules. Participate in weekly safety meetings.

Ability to work well with others and willingness to learn and take direction.

Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods of time and work long hours to perform the job duties.

Ability to pass a pre-employment urine drug screen and submit to random drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license: CDL A preferred.

Physical Demands: The physical demand characteristics described here are those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms about their shoulders and use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. Must be able to climb man ladder. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Vision abilities required are close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Work is regularly performed in a control room setting around industrial and electrical equipment, frequently exposed to outside weather conditions including rain and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration, dust and asphalt. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate to loud. 

Experience:  HS diploma or equivalent GED required: minimum two to three years of related experience and/or training performing batching, blending or quality assurance functions in asphalt and road construction. Knowledge of mix designing and familiar with aggregate gradations is helpful. Computer batching skills required.