REEVES | Asphalt Plant Operator - Savannah, GA

Asphalt Plant Operator

Mission:
Reeves Construction Company is looking for an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator for the Reeves - Carroll Asphalt Plant in Savannah, GA.

Responsibilities:
Asphalt Plant Operator operates asphalt plants 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. Asphalt Plant Operators maintain proper heat in dryer by adjusting thermostatic controls and maintain proper flow of materials. Main responsibilities include determining proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt, adjusting controls to regulate the flow of materials, maintaining the speed of systems, ensuring the plant is operating at the proper temperature, performing walk-around and site inspections for all equipment to identify and correct unsafe conditions, responsible for preventative maintenance to ensure equipment is properly maintained and serviced as needed, communicating with quality control personnel and making adjustments to material blends as needed, monitoring inventory levels of all mix materials, monitoring production levels and adjusting production as needed, supervising employees at the plant, ability to weld using an arc welder and cutting torch, monitoring plant site to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow, troubleshooting, problem solving, and successfully discussing production problems with co-workers and supervisors, accurately completing plant reports and other documentation as needed, entering reports into computer system, cleaning control house and yard facility daily, maintaining good customer relations with customers on an ongoing basis, initiative, ability, and willingness to perform and assist with other job positions for job completion as requested.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have 2 or more years of Plant Operator experience. Must have excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills. This job requires the ability to communicate successfully with difficult employees under high stress situations. Must have the ability to handle several projects at once, while maintaining tight deadlines. This job requires high attention to detail, including the ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

Comprehension of basis percentages is necessary in order to successfully calculate quantities materials used to make asphalt. Must demonstrate excellent safety awareness, and a willingness to comply with company policies and safety standards. Must have reliable transportation. Periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime hours are expected. Must wear proper attire at all times including: safety vests, safety glasses, long pants, above the ankle/safety-toed shoes, and reflect a clean and presentable image.

Continuous mental and visual attention is necessary to safely and effectively complete work tasks. Project a positive and cooperative attitude by maintaining courteous and professional conduct with Supervisors, co-workers, customers, and the general public. Valid Driver's License preferred. Must be able to provide proper documentation that you have the legal right to work in the United States.

Working Condition:

This job requires the ability to lift, pull, and push a minimum of 50 lbs., bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat twist, and climb heavy equipment several times throughout the day, and balance at heights up to 6 feet from ground level. In addition, you must have the ability to be on your feet regularly and use hands, arms, and legs repeatedly on the job.

This includes frequently walking on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces, as well as working in confined areas. This job requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. This job requires the ability to see, whether naturally or with vision correction tools (glasses, contacts). This job requires the ability to perform essential job tasks in less than favorable job conditions.

These may include, but are not limited to: performing strenuous work in varying temperatures, humidity, sand, wind, or other extreme inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time. Work may be performed in an environment with exposure to extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease and oils, as well as loud and/or constant noise and exposure to moving equipment.

Benefits and Compensation:
Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.