Plant Operator; Giddings

Asphalt Plant Operator Position Overview

The Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the asphalt plant to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production. This role involves monitoring plant systems, coordinating materials flow, performing adjustments, and maintaining equipment to meet production goals and specifications.

• Operate and monitor plant controls to regulate material flow and asphalt production.
• Ensure production meets required quality standards and specifications.
• Perform routine inspections and maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational or mechanical issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate production and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with loader operators, truck drivers, and quality control personnel to meet daily schedules.
• Enforce and follow all company, environmental and safety regulations.
• Assist with general plant housekeeping and upkeep.

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

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) is preferred.
• 2‑3 years of previous related experience.

• Previous knowledge of heavy equipment preferred.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA. Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
  Face Shield, Safety (hard‑toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hand and arms above their shoulders.
• Must be able to exert up to 10‑20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25‑50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50‑100 lbs. of force occasionally.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud but is typically moderate.

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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