Asphalt Plant Operator

Who We Are :

For over 116 years and across four generations of family ownership, Brooks Construction Company, Inc. has stood for Family, Integrity, Respect, Safety, Teamwork, and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.

Job Summary

The Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for the successful production of asphalt mix at an assigned plant site in the Greater Fort Wayne Area, including management of people, materials, and equipment. This position requires a thorough understanding of the asphalt manufacturing process, plant repairs, and plant maintenance. The Plant Operator ensures daily quality and production rates are achieved according to mix design and customer jobsite specifications. Duties include ordering raw materials, operating plant computer systems, coordinating with truck drivers and accounting personnel, and supervising up to two team members. This working leader position requires flexibility, dependability, and the ability to work overtime, weekends, nights, and the willingness to travel to other plant locations.

Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Communicates with foremen to determine daily material needs
• Coordinates with suppliers, plant manager, logistics, and vendors to order aggregates, liquid binder, repair parts, and supplies
• Schedules and supervises loader operators and ground crew
• Performs and oversees daily maintenance and repairs
• Completes daily plant recordkeeping and production reporting
• Operates plant computer systems to manage production and load trucks
• Monitors material temperature, quality, and adjusts production as needed
• Performs preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment
• Works with Maintenance Manager to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions
• Maintains system logs and documentation for testing and operations
• Assists with new equipment installations and modifications
• Works at heights up to 100 feet and performs physical repair tasks using tools and machinery
• Ensures site safety for all personnel and equipment
• Provides supervision, training, performance feedback, and discipline to plant personnel as needed

Other Duties / Responsibilities

Required Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Working Environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

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