Asphalt Plant Operator/Maintenance (Materials)
Job Summary
Perform a combination of duties involving general maintenance/operation of an asphalt plant. Majority of work is outside in all weather conditions.
Benefits
At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
Compensation
$29.00 - $36.00 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Learn to operate a dual-use, continuous-batch asphalt plant
- Complete daily service requirements of the asphalt plant for preventative maintenance issues
- Fabricate and repair hoppers and conveyors
- Troubleshoot and resolve maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent operational delays
- Repair conveyor systems, i.e. bearing replacement, drive systems, change screen cloths, structural fabrication
- General maintenance of various pumps and electrical requirements and wear prevention of equipment
- Operate mobile equipment including heavy haul trucks, front-end loaders, and track dozers
- General labor duties such as shoveling and sweeping
Education
High School Diploma/GED
Requirements/Qualifications
- Ability to work under pressure
- Available for overtime work, extended hours, night work, and weekend work as required for timely project completion
- Work with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift 95 lbs. infrequently, 50 lbs. frequently, and climb ladders/stairs up to 100’
- Ability to use various electric and air-powered hand, welding, and cutting tools
Preferred:
- 4+ years’ experience in asphalt plant operations
- Working knowledge of asphalt production and associated equipment and understanding of operations and safety requirements for the equipment
- Experience in welding and fabrication
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting
- Understanding of the type and quality of material being produced
- Familiar with MSHA regulations and annual training
Conditions of Employment
Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.
Asphalt Plant Operator/Maintenance (Materials)
Nearest Major Market: Santa Barbara
Nearest Secondary Market: Santa Maria
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