Asphalt Plant Operator

4 weeks ago

Louisville, United States LPX Group Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

Purpose


The Plant Operator is responsible for safely operating and maintaining the asphalt plant. 


Job Responsibilities 


  • Determine proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt.
  • Adjust controls to regulate the flow of materials.
  • Maintain the speed of systems.
  • Ensure the plant is operating at the proper temperature.
  • Communicate with quality control personnel and make adjustments to material blends as needed.
  • Monitor inventory levels of all mix materials.
  • Monitor production levels and adjust production as needed.  
  • Monitor plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.
  • Troubleshoot, problem solve, and successfully discuss production problems with co-workers and supervisors.  
  • Accurately complete plant reports and other documentation as needed.  Enters reports into computer system.
  • Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.  


Education and Experience 


  • The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Plant Operation experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.  
  • Must have the ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines.
  • This job requires high attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division).  Comprehension of basic percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities of materials used to make asphalt.  
  • Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards.
  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel.  Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected.  
  • Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks.  


Benefits


  • Health Insurance (PPO and HSA Plans)
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance, Supplemental and Dependent Plans
  • 401k with Company Match
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Direct Deposit Paychecks
  • Safety Training
  • Employee Referral Program


An Equal Opportunity Employer

At LPX Group and our subsidiary companies (Bluegrass Testing, Louisville Paving and Construction, Material Transfer and Pace Contracting), we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our behaviors and work for the benefit of our Team Members, applicants, community and customers.  We take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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