Asphalt Plant Operator

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Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Overview

• To operate the plant efficiently and effectively to maximize production while at all times maintaining a safe work environment. Develop teamwork and foster team spirit within the production and delivery departments.

• Ability to operate the computer blending and load out controls in the plant control house.
• Communicate with the crew what the scope of work for the day will be, types of mixes to be made, materials to be shipped or received and amounts.
• Load and dispatch trucks to assigned jobs. Ensure proper materials, amounts and customer information is reflected on tickets.
• Ensure no trucks leave the plant if overloaded.
• Work with QC Department to ensure quality standards are maintained on materials.
• Responsible for a safe work environment for themselves and co-workers, including following all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. Report any problems to manager, Safety Manager or Human Resources.
• Responsible for ensuring daily maintenance of plant is completed and plant is kept clean. Report all major maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Assist in training less-experienced employees on the proper operations, servicing, and repair of the plant to develop their abilities.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Perform general laboring duties when necessary and other duties as assigned by management.

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

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Two years of related experience preferred.

• Must be 18 years in 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 maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements.
• 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 operate front end loader and skid loader.
• Ability to read, write and do basic mathematical calculations in order to keep time and material records.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively direct others in the workplace.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge in electricity and mechanics.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• May require standing for extended periods of time.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to climb ladders or stairs and to work at heights.
• Able to work in tight quarters.
• Able to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time.
• Able to work in all…