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Plant Operator Asphalt Production

Northeast Paving, Lewiston, ME, United States


Northeast Paving
Position Type:

Full Time (40+)

Pay Type:

Hourly

Seasonal Work:

Yes

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 is responsible for start-up and operation of hot mix asphalt mixing plants. Process involves placing raw aggregate and liquid asphalt materials through the mixing drum to be stored in silos until ready for load-out on trucks for delivery to job sites.

Key Duties

Operate plant and load trucks

Assist to ensure that all safety policies are followed and implemented

Work with Quality Control Department to ensure a quality mix is produced

Assist Plant Foreman in ordering materials needed for plant operation

Assist Plant Foreman with stockpile management

Maintain all required paperwork

Communicate with road crews on an hourly and daily basis

Assist with plant maintenance

Operate loader when needed

Help maintain cleanliness of the plant site

Must be willing to work Nights and Weekends

Must be able to read, comprehend manuals and directives

Able to adjust to heights

Must be willing to help out as needed

Able to calculate basic math

Basic computer knowledge

Must have a positive attitude and eager to learn new tasks

Welding experience is a plus

Electrical/Electronics experience is a plus

Perform incidental work items and duties included within other crafts

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.

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.

Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.

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
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.

Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.

Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds personally, and up to 150 pounds with assistance.

Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the asphalt/plant construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.

The Operator must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment
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 performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Demonstrates Safety 1st

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.

We support a Drug-Free Workplace.

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

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