Position Overview

Asphalt Plant Operator United Companies, is a CRH Company. Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be The Preferred Source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength. Position Overview: This is a skilled position controlling production and load out of materials produced in plants. The plant operator is responsible for the efficient working condition of plant equipment and is expected to perform minor servicing and maintenance or refer major problems to the supervisor. Some night work will be required. Wage Range: $28.00 to $30.00 per hour; dependent on experience Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reads work schedules and determines sequence of operations. Operates plant according to production schedule using appropriate materials. Monitors material operation to ensure quality of mix. Performs basic maintenance and service on plant as required. Ability to weld using an arc welder or cutting torch is preferred. Cleans control house and yard facility daily. Oversees truck scales and the loading of the trucks. Enters production information into computer systems. Other duties as assigned per supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise plant employees. Qualifications: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondences and memos. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Inventory and Order processing systems; uses job specific computer system for ticketing and two way radio for communications. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Drivers License required. CDL a plus. Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Other Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age. Subject to drug testing, background and records checks. About CRH: 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. If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. United Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability