Asphalt Plant Operator - Lewiston, United States - Knife River Corporation

Description

Job Summary:

Good pay Good benefits Good people At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful.

We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we're growing We are adding people to our team every day and are looking to hire an Asphalt Plant Operator.

We are looking for people who are committed to working safely and to delivering high-quality results for our customers.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator at our North Central Idaho Asphalt Plant in Lewiston, ID

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Communicate and promote safety compliance and environmental requirements in alignment with company standards
• Ability to run mixing operations on the plant to ensure material quality and compliance with specification
• Ensure consistent production to meet daily orders
• Offloading hot asphalt oil
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and deal effectively with people using a facilitative approach include scaling, ticketing and assist in asphalt orders
• Responsible for completing daily checklist, journal, and reports
• Continuously communicating with plant operators, truckers, quality control and dispatch
• Problem solving skills to help identify and resolve issues that arise
• Good computer and math skills for calculations and data entry
• Work with Project Managers and external paving crews to develop and execute an effective work plan and schedule to meet project goals
• Maintain aggregate stockpiles and liquid levels
• Maintain good attendance and safety record and set an example for others to follow
• Job requires steady to intermittent and repetitive physical activity including standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven ground, lifting, carrying, pushing, shoveling, and raking
• Performs other duties as assigned

We offer a full benefit package after 30 days which includes full medical, dental, vision and 401K and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven work history of two (2) years or more experience in asphalt plant operation
• One (1) year or more managing/supervising a crew
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to work day shifts and night shifts.

Shifts may vary according to project demands

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions
• Must be willing to travel if job requires
• Must pass a pre employment drug screen