Asphalt Plant – Plant Operator
Location: Denver, CO
Salary Interval: Hourly
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Position Description
Division: Brannan Sand + Gravel
Position: Asphalt Plant Operator
Reports To: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Full Time
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Brannan Companies commands a unique position in the marketplace by providing a wide range of aggregates, asphalt paving and maintenance services, ready mix concrete , and specialized underground utility construction services in the Denver Metro area. Our vision is to build a great, truly dynamic company that makes a fair profit, has a heart for its employees and is dedicated to total customer satisfaction.
To help us achieve that mission, we are looking for an experienced “Asphalt Plant Operator” .
Position Summary:
Operates asphalt plant for the production of hot mix asphalt and other mix designs used in the construction and maintenance of roadways. The job requires an extensive knowledge of aggregate, oils, and admixture products as well as respective test standards in accordance with mix designs
Functional Responsibilities:
- Strong understanding and daily compliance with Brannan safety standards and policies
- Daily compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and policies
- Directly operates plant controls to properly manufacture hot mix, warm mix and/or cold mix asphalt to mix design specifications
- Work with plant employees in production and distribution of product
- Insures and assists in maintenance and repairs of the plant equipment, conduct a daily safety walk around making sure the plant is in safe working condition prior to each shift
- Responsible for proper material inventory: Ex. Liquid Asphalt, fuel, Aggregate and rap, plus additives as needed. Check all liquid inventories daily and order accordingly
- Responsible for plant maintenance and upkeep, making sure the plant is well maintained
- Check all storage tanks, levels at the start of each shift, make sure we have the materials needed to produce mix
- Make sure the silos have the proper material and amount of material in them so the trucks load out in a timely fashion
- Ensure the plant is running at its maximum efficiency and if it is not, communicate this to the plant manager
- Ensure the plant is “ready to run” for the next shift
- Maintain communication lines with Managers, Superintendents, Paving Foreman etc. Schedules and needs change throughout the shift
- Talk with all plant employees about the schedule, jobs mixes and tonnages
- Check hot oil heater temperatures stack and settings and monitor throughout the day
- Inspection of tank farm (containment area) for leaks and or spills
- Check A/C temperature all A/C tanks make sure temperatures are set and heated at correct temperature per A/C delivery tickets monitor throughout the day
- Check stock pile area for contamination of materials; also look for segregation and degradation of each stock pile
- Make sure all paper work is correct before the end of your shift
- Additional duties as assigned by the Plant Manager/ Plant Superintendent/Foreman
Hourly Pay Range: $24.00 – $27.00
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Requirements
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience as a HOT MIX ASPHALT PLANT OPERATOR preferred
- Leadership and supervisory experience
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Not afraid of heights
- Flexibility to work long hours, varied shifts
- Dedicated and hardworking and career oriented
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Equal Opportunity Employer
Brannan Companies allows for Equal Opportunity Employer.
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