Asphalt Plant Operator

 
 

Job ID:  521221

 

Since 1947, Harrison Construction Company, a CRH company, has been the preferred source for ground-level site construction throughout eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina. Committed to quality, service and safety, our integrated products and services enable us to build and manage site development projects from concept through construction.  In addition, by being a part of the CRH family, we are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that come together to form CRH.  CRH is the number one asphalt producer and paver, the largest aggregates producer and the second largest ready-mix producer in North America. We are also the number four cement producer in North America and a leader in Canada. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.

 

Asphalt Plant Operator

 

Position Overview

 

Operates asphalt plant controls to weigh and deliver specified quantities of aggregates and asphalt cement to dryer for heating and to mixer for mixing and dumping into trucks.  Must partner with other plant crew members to ensure production is running at efficient levels.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

• Pre-shift inspection of plant required to make sure everything is in operational order checking all safety items.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Answers telephone, radio, and takes and inputs orders.
• Maintains proper heat in dryer by adjusting thermostatic controls and maintains proper flow of materials.
• Observes gauges, dials, and operation of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications.
• Assists in maintenance of plant equipment and in compiling reports regarding plant production and plant maintenance.
• Inspection of plant and safety items required at the end of each shift.
• Grease equipment and clean up required at the end of each shift.
• Attendance required according to company attendance policy to ensure crew is able to operate at normal efficiency level.

• Attitude/cooperation: always maintaining courteous and professional manner with co-workers, customers and public.

 

Additional Responsibilities

 

• Integrity, communication, recognition, action, results oriented, positive attitude, work ethic, growth and development and commitment to be successful at Preferred Materials.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public always.
• Be able to interact with vendors, construction employees and all levels of management.
• Driver’s license required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols of Preferred Materials.
• Strict adherence to policies and procedures, as outlined in the company’s Policy Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers with other duties as required.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

 

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

 

Education/Experience

 

• High school education or GED preferred but not required.
• Related experience and/or training preferred.
• Driver’s License Required

 

Work Requirements

 

• Ability to communicate effectively to insure all plant personnel understand what is expected and what needs are lacking.
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