Asphalt Plant Operator - Hampton

Job Title: Asphalt Plant Operator

Location: Hampton, VA

Department: Manufacturing

Reports to: Plant Superintendent

• Operates asphalt plant to batch, crush and/or segregate materials used in construction.
• Assist with assembling, adjusting, maintaining, repairing and disassembling plant equipment as needed.

• Moves controls to heat, dry, mix ingredients to produce asphalt paving materials.
• Control weighing, feeding, crushing and sifting machinery.
• Observes gauges, dials and operation of machinery to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Basic knowledge regarding the use of computers in plant operation.
• May repair and/or make adjustments to the machinery.
• Uses various hand tools.
• Basic mechanical skills to assist with plant maintenance.
• Oil, grease, service and make normal operating adjustments to equipment.
• Yard maintenance.
• Travel to and from the different plants.
• Monitors the activity within the site.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary or assigned.

• High School Diploma / GED.

• Previous Construction / Manufacturing / Plant Operator experience preferred.

• Job requires the following motions: stretching, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, throwing, walking, standing, reaching and squatting.
• Walking or standing may occupy the entire day.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Potential exposure to extremes of hot or cold weather.
• Overtime work is required.
• Valid Driver's License with transportation to and from job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/Disability/Vet.