Asphalt Plant OperatorForeman

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising daily activities in production of asphalt
• Daily operation of asphalt plant including producing and loading- scaling trucks as they load out
• Monitor material quality, inspect, and troubleshoot material, working closely with quality control and asphalt manager
• Calibrate plant for maximum efficiency
• Perform daily equipment walk around and site inspections to identify and correct any unsafe conditions and keep equipment properly maintained
• Direct and/or perform maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to material, quality, equipment, and operation. Repair and eliminate or minimize the causes in the future by implementing preventative procedures.
• Monitor and discuss production problems with co-workers and managers/supervisors
• Daily safety meetings and enforcing safety standards
• Hiring and training employees in all phases of production and equipment
• Coach and monitor team members and sites to comply with OSHA, MSHA, EPA, DNR, lockout/tagout, and safety and environmental regulation compliance
• Approve and submit work hours of personnel and pertinent job information daily
• Record pertinent information accurately and relay production, quality, equipment, and personnel information to appropriate individuals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum High School Diploma. Technical school or similar with emphasis in heavy equipment for manufacturing helpful.
• Asphalt production knowledge: Minimum 2 years
• Ability to navigate computer software systems
• Communicate effectively (verbal, written, listening) and work with difficult people under high stress situations
• Self motivated, team player who has ability to maintain positive customer relations and be courteous/respectful of others
• Must have valid license and clean driving record
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to travel. Position requires travel during peak work season.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• PTO
• Community Involvement
• Team Building Events
• Annual Company Events
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts