Asphalt Plant Operator

Seeking an Asphalt Plant Operator for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Key West, FL.

This position offers full benefits including PTO, Medical, Dental, 401K, housing, and a weekly per diem!

Salary is between $80,000 - $100,000 per year (based on experience)

The Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for safely starting up and operating a hot mix asphalt plant to maintain production goals; perform repairs and maintenance as needed

Responsibilities:

• Safety start-up and shut down hot plant.
• Adjust controls to regulate flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, mixing and storage bins.
• Ensure the plant is operating at the proper temperature(s).
• Perform inspections of equipment, tools, site, and material.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on plant, machinery, and/or equipment as required. 
• Operate mobile equipment including but not limited to front end loader, skid steer and forklift.
• Load mix and other aggregate materials into haul trucks and/or bins. 
• Collaborate with Quality Control personnel to ensure that mix is produced to required specification.
• Complete various reports including but not limited to daily plant production and inventory reports.  
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers. 
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental regulations. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Experience in operating a hot mix plant.
• Experience operating mobile equipment, preferred but not required.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, preferred.
• Knowledge of hot mix asphalt business and operations. 
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical problems. 
• Ability to wear a full body harness and work at heights while tied off.
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be able to pass a background check to gain access to military bases.

If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

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