REEVES | Asphalt Plant Operator - Columbia, SC

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company's founding in 1923. ...

Job description

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company's founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit

Mission

We are seeking an experienced Asphalt Plant Operator to safely operate, monitor, and maintain our asphalt production facility. This position requires strong technical knowledge, a commitment to safety, the ability to work under pressure, and the leadership skills to effectively supervise staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of managing multiple priorities while ensuring consistent, high-quality asphalt production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain the asphalt plant and related construction equipment.
• Determine proper quantities of materials needed to produce asphalt mixes.
• Adjust plant controls to regulate material flow, system speed, and production temperatures.
• Perform daily walk-around and site inspections to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to ensure equipment remains in proper working condition.
• Communicate with quality control personnel and adjust material blends as needed.
• Monitor material inventories and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Track production output and adjust production levels as required.
• Supervise plant employees and assist with training as needed.
• Perform welding and cutting tasks using an arc welder and cutting torch.
• Ensure safe and efficient traffic flow within the plant site.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; collaborate with coworkers and supervisors on solutions.
• Complete all required plant reports and documentation accurately and enter data into the computer system.
• Maintain cleanliness of the control house and plant yard daily.
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with customers.
• Assist with additional job duties when requested to support operational needs.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Asphalt Plant Operator.
• Experience with Astec, Gencor, and Systems controls preferred.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively during high-stress situations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail with proficiency in basic math, including percentages needed to calculate material quantities.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and willingness to follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Reliable transportation; ability to work periodic evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Must wear required PPE at all times (safety vest, safety glasses, long pants, and above-the-ankle/safety-toed shoes).
• Professional, positive, and cooperative attitude with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and the general public.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Must provide proper documentation confirming legal authorization to work in the United States.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to lift, pull, and push at least 50 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, squat, twist, and climb on heavy equipment multiple times daily.
• Ability to walk on sloped ground, slippery surfaces, uneven terrain, and work in confined areas.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to see clearly, with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to work in extreme and unfavorable conditions, including high heat, humidity, wind, dust, sand, and other inclement weather.
• Ability to work near extremely hot materials, fuel, fumes, vapors, dust, grease, oil, loud noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to work at heights up to 100 feet.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.

Benefits and Compensation

Competitive pay & comprehensive benefits include paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, group health plan options (incl. medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA), short term disability benefits & 401(k)/401(k) Roth w/company match.

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