Plant Operator - Military veterans preferred

All States Materials Group ® is a regional leader in road building, pavement preservation and distribution of road materials. We see the exciting in what most take for granted: the roads we drive on every day. We strive to be the best at what we do, and we seek to do it better every day, in a safe, environmentally responsible, and technologically advanced way.

Position Summary:

The Plant Operator will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the asphalt plant.

Essential Functions:

1. Adheres to all safety rules, wears proper PPE at all times, and works safely on all jobs.
2. Operates the designated asphalt plant daily.
3. Serves as the primary operator responsible for overseeing and managing operations during the shift, ensuring efficient production of asphalt materials.
4. Handles processing of orders and provides customer service.
5. Performs preventative maintenance on the plant.
6. Orders supplies and monitors fuel levels.
7. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to stand for up to 10–12 hours (rest breaks as required by law will be provided); use hands; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; walk; climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks; stoop, bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.
8. Reports immediately to the Plant Manager any equipment damage, safety hazards, or accidents.
9. Must be able to consistently lift and/or manipulate, with push/pull force, approximately 50 pounds.
10. Flexibility regarding the schedule, including early and/or extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Minimum of 2 years of experience with asphalt plant operations.
3. Strong mechanical aptitude, with welding and cutting experience.
4. Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
5. Proficiency with computers and related software.
6. Excellent customer service skills.
7. Must be highly motivated and able to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
8. Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
9. Must pass a physical examination and drug screening.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, handle, feel, talk, see and listen. The employee must be able to push levers forward and backwards. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, twist, kneel and crouch. Employee may sit for an hour or more at a time.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Any physical demands or work conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination and is fully committed to the principles of equality in employment and opportunity for all employees. It is the continuing policy to recruit and employ the best qualified individuals without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected military or veteran status, and/or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to personnel actions such as, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, working conditions, benefits and compensation, training, apprenticeship, performance appraisals, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination and any and all other terms and conditions of employment. Decisions with regard to the above will be based on job related criteria, individual merit and qualifications.

It is the policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence or stalking, physical or mental disability, and/or protected military or veteran status or other protected bases with regard to any employment practices, including recruitment, advertising, job application procedures, hiring, upgrading, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, job assignments, benefits and/or other terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, provided the individual is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions of the job. This policy applies to all jobs at the Company. The Company will continue to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans and to treat qualified individuals without discrimination based upon their gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran statuses, in all employment practices.