Asphalt Plant Operator

Asphalt Plant Operator

The Asphalt Plant Operator is responsible for safely starting up and operating a hot mix asphalt plant to maintain production goals; perform repairs and maintenance as needed.

Essential Job Accountabilities :

• Safety start-up and shut down hot plant.
• Adjust controls to regulate flow of materials to and from conveyors, chutes, pumps, mixing and storage bins.
• Ensure the plant is operating at the proper temperature(s).
• Perform inspections of equipment, tools, site, and material.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on plant, machinery, and / or equipment as required.
• Operate mobile equipment including but not limited to front end loader, skid steer, forklift, and dozer as needed.
• Load mix and other aggregate materials into haul trucks and / or bins.
• Collaborate with Quality Control personnel to ensure that mix is produced to required specification.
• Complete various reports including but not limited to daily plant production and inventory reports.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.

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About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

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