Ergon Associated Asphalt Partners -Skilled Tradesman - Operations

Skilled Tradesman - Working with a tight-knit team to solve everyday issues of producing high quality asphalt binder.

Ergon Asphalt Partners is a relationship-driven company that values each employee's willingness to learn and contribute to the team. We are family owned with locations throughout the U.S. and Mexico, but we pride ourselves on maintaining a small-company feel.

We are looking for a full-time Skilled Tradesman for our Roanoke, VA facility. The ideal operator possesses good organizational, time management, problem-solving, and housekeeping skills. We want people who look for opportunities to learn new skills and can contribute to making our facility an even better place to work.

A Skilled Tradesman is a highly skilled professional specializing in one or more specific trade professions who provides preventive maintenance, general maintenance and repair functions within the terminal location. This position works closely with terminal operators and leadership to ensure facilities and equipment are adequately maintained and in proper working order at all times. It reports to the Terminal or Maintenance Manager and interfaces with all employees within the terminal, customers, vendors and employees from other parts of the company.

Specifically, the individual will work closely with outside vendors for any necessary maintenance and repairs within the terminal requiring third party engagement.

• Able to perform all of the Terminal Operator I and Operator II functions proficiently.
• Ability to perform advanced functions as required by terminal including PMA, Emulsion and Injecting Concentrate.
• Developing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules for all tanks and equipment.
• Maintaining parts inventory for repairs and maintenance.
• Ordering required parts and equipment needed for general maintenance and repair.
• Able to perform major maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment including rebuilding pumps.
• Assist with the development and execution of project work.
• Train terminal operators on performing maintenance inspections and general maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as required by Terminal Manager.

• Able to perform all of the Terminal Operator I and Operator II functions proficiently.
• Ability to perform advanced functions as required by terminal including PMA, Emulsion and Injecting Concentrate.
• Developing and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules for all tanks and equipment.
• Maintaining parts inventory for repairs and maintenance.
• Ordering required parts and equipment needed for general maintenance and repair.
• Able to perform major maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment including rebuilding pumps.
• Assist with the development and execution of project work.
• Train terminal operators on performing maintenance inspections and general maintenance tasks.
• Other duties as required by Terminal Manager.

• Be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time on concrete floors and outside surfaces.
• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions, varying cold, hot & humid temperatures.
• Manual dexterity; ability to reach; able to bend and move with agility.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs.

Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k), Health, Life, Dental, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.

Ergon is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Employment offers contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.